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$20 bonus after first use & 0% Intro APR*Large Dono Drum (Ghana)
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- Feel the rhythm of Africa with the Large Dono Drum
- Dono drum is the authentic ancient talking drum of West Africa
- Ancient Africans used this musical instrument to send messages over far distances
- ...more
Feel the rhythm of Africa with this Large Dono Drum.
The Dono drum is the authentic ancient talking drum of West Africa. This musical instrument can be found in every country in West Africa. Ancient Africans used this drum to send messages over far distances. It's used in modern times at musical as well as cultural festivals. The piece is completely hand-made by the people of Ghana.
The Story Behind the Product
Nana was born to a family of 9 children in the town of Kumasi in Ghana, West Africa. His parents divorced when he was only 8 years old and Nana became so rebellious that his mother sent him to live with his father in Tamale (in the Northern region of Ghana) when Nana was 12 years old. It was there that he developed an interest in art. He dropped out of school when he was 14 and started training with a master carver in Tamale. In 2000 Nana began selling his products through Worldstock. Nana is now married with 3 children and lives in Accra, Ghana. He is now a master carver with his own shop and 10 employees. Nana?s life has been so improved since he began working with Worldstock that he named his son after his contact at Overtsock.com.
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The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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- Dimensions:
- 19x7x8
- Warranty:
- None
- Materials:
- Wood, Straws and Goat Skin
- Model No:
- AC070
- 5 Stars 9
- 4 Stars 4
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Overall Rating: 4.7
Most Helpful Reviews
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Decorative & Functional
I was concerned that these drums would be no more than decorations, considering their low offering price. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they also sound quite good, and are very good talking drums. The specific type of beater (mallet) is also included with the drums. I will be using these in my music teaching. Great value for a musician!
Most Recent Reviews
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Beautiful Instrument
Clearly handmade and with a lot of character. Very nice piece.
- Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Yes
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. Very Good
- How accurate was the sizing? Accurate
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I think it could have been stretched tighter.
Looks neat but doesnt sound all that good. It sounds like you are hitting paper. I would not buy another one. I do love worldstock/fairtrade but not all the products are worth it.
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Price within my limited budget
This drum has a good quality sound for its type. I am contemplating painting the drum white for that's what I thought I was buying. Not sure if that process would change it much. Of course if I decide to paint the drum I will leave the stretched skins on the very top and bottom as is. Thanks for providing the product. I checked for and found a drum locally, one very similar to this, and the store wanted 3 times the money so I'm pleased with my purchase.
- Did the color match the color displayed onsite? Not exactly. It appeared to be a color closer to white as opposed to its natural unfinished wood color. I chose this drum for that reason and also the size but it's OK.
- Please tell us about the quality of the product. For a hand made drum it's pretty good. I wonder if the vertical stretched ribs could be a bit tighter. My cat thinks he wants to eat it...LOL!
- How accurate was the sizing? Sizing is just what I was hoping for.
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A much loved gift
I purchased a drum as a gift for my godchild who lives in California. He loved it but his young daughter also loved it so that he could not play it as often as he liked. I purchased another drum and sent it to them and now they are both happy.,,His wife is even learning to play. Even though I never saw either drum myself as I live in Penna., I have purchased many items from Overstock and have always been pleased with the quality. This purchase was definitely a winner, sight unseen.
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Really amazing
I got this for my dad for christmas and he LOVED it. Hand carved masterpiece, and it even comes with a cool stick that you beat the drum with. This makes a beautiful display, or practical instrument.
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