Wood tambora drum, 'African Warrior'
A hollow tambora drum takes the shape of a man, eloquently carved from sese wood by Salihu Ibrahim. "This drum is used by the Dan tribe from Liberia," he says. It can be played from the small space where the sticks are placed or from the big space in front, each creating a different sound. This is not an ordinary drum. It is played only when warriors are about to dance during harvest festivals to show off their powers, because when this drum is played, a special spirit possesses them that enables them to win their battles." Applications of white clay give the piece an antique appearance.
Artist: Salihu Ibrahim
Item Details
- Size
Drum: 25.0 inches H x 7.0 inches W x 6.8 inches D
Drumsticks (2): 11.0 inches L
- Weight
- 4.85 pounds
- Materials
- Sese wood
- Additional Info
Drumstick(s) included
Instrument Rating: Decorative quality, intended only as a conversation piece
Photos are representative of the item being offered, but are not necessarily of the exact item you would receive. As is the nature of handcrafted items, there may be very slight variations from one piece to the next.
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Biography of Salihu Ibrahim
"I worked with the chief's head carver for about 15 years, during which time I learned the various styles and techniques of Ashanti and Akwamu traditional methods of wood carving."
"Greetings from Ghana, West Africa, where we are thinking of you and thanking you for such a successful work year. From myself, my family, and my seven carving assistants, we wish you the best.
"My... read more
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