Professional Ivory Coast Djembe Drums
Selected from hundreds of djembe drums, these all have the qualities I require. This year I specifically ordered smaller drums even though they are no cheaper than the larger ones. WHY? . because I actually sent the carving profile I wanted and these have exactly that. A nice rounded and tapered bowl, a balance between bowl and trumpet at roughly 50%, and a evenly flared trumpet with the narrowest point just below the bowl. These are by far the sweetest sounding Ivory Coast drums I have ever had, and they are small enough to tune up easy and travel whereever you go!
Why are these cheaper than Guinea Drums? These great drums are carved in the classic style, and carved of beautiful Iroko wood (A medium hardness fast growing tropic wood). They are made by the Ivory Coasts leading carver who has years of experience, and has learned to work with American requirements. These djembes use all African materials and have the best African rope, and are headed by the best, most experienced craftsmen.
Your satisfaction is absolutely guaranteed!
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A unique Khari hardwood drum, classic in shape, Cranked tight, this drum roars. It has a high pitched dry slap, and a mellow tone. The bass is amazing for it's size.
11" x 24."
IC075001 - $375.00
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A beautiful classic Ivory Coast drum, it is carved of dense, hard lenke wood. It has a rich and dry slap, and full bass. This one has the full and slightly rounded bowl that really produces the sound I love. A wide trumpet gives it that "talking voice".
11.5" x 24"
IC075002 - $350.00
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A beautiful sound Iroko heart wood djembe drum. The carved design is of verticle lines above a wavy band. I call it "Yemaya's tears in the River". This is one of the largest I got this load, as I decided to stick with drums that really rock rather than size. It is hard as the price difference is small in Africa, but as instruments, this is the perfect size. A medium thick skin this drum has great tone - slap differntiation and simply ROARS!
12" x 24.25"
IC074503 - $325.00
SOLD!
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A Medium and dense skin head gives this Iroko drum a sensitive growl. It has a perfect profile shape for that Ivory Coast sound. Notice how most of these have the narrowest point an inch or two below thge bowl. That is one secret to great sound. I call this design, "Storm on the Mountain", and for good reason.
12" x 24"
IC074504 - $325.00
SOLD!
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This djembe drum is the classic Ivory Coast lead drum. It has a little thinner skin, and the slaps tell the story. A little sharper than the rest, it rivals Guinea drums with it's "crack" slap. It still has that mellow low tone these drums are known for. Perfectly carved with the standard three lobed full profile.
11.75" x 24.75"
IC074505 - $310.00
SOLD!
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This djembe has a graceful profile with a rounded collar and the classic but slim shape. Add a good thick pinto colored hide, and this has a dry power slap. This has a sweet smooth tone and is incredibly easy to play well.
11" x 25"
IC074506 - $295.00
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I literally drew up the profile I wanted on these drums, and this one is perfect. It has the rounded tapering bowl, narrowest point just below. It has the wide trumpet for good sound differentiation and volume. I've played IC drums that just don't have the sound definition I demand. Every one of these do. Perfect wood, fine craftsmanship, a great heavy skin and this speaks with mellow confidence, Take it home!
11" x 25"
IC074507 - $295.00
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A slightly slimmer shape, but still a growler. This djembe has a heavy skin for that dry slap and is a good lead drum. I still love the stepped bottom on Ivory Coast drums. I have more stylish drums but these are the classic design, and this drum epitomizes the qualities of this style.
11" x 25.25"
IC074508 - $295.00
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This drum is soooo elegant. The graceful collar beow the bowl rounds the profile into the same shape as my kilns propane burners. This "Venturi" shape is pefect for amplifying sound, no wonder djembes often have it! This is one of the few with a lighter skin and it has high well defined slaps, and deep tones. Carved light, this drum should be taken everywhere.
11.5" x 24.75"
IC074509 - $295.00
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The same perfect proportions of the best djembes. This collared slim drum I call "Waves on the Beach". This IC drums that has the sound definition I demand. a medium skin and dry slap. Perfect wood, fine craftsmanship, and a great pinto skin.
11.25" x 25"
IC074510 - $295.00
SOLD!
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With a collared wave design and classic base lobes, this drum epitomizes the qualities of this style. Add a perfect medium spotted skin, and what more can you want?
11" x 25"
IC074511 - $295.00
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These last four are a little smaller but still are full sized and proportioned. I will put any of these up against a similar diameter drum for sound volume and quality.
This djembe has a flat collar and a thin skin. But this if you want sharp and snappy!
10.25" x 23.75"
IC074512 - $260.00
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Ivory Coast Bougarabou Drums - The African "Conga" Drum
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13.5" x 25.25"
ICB0605 - $325.00
SOLD!
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11.5" x 24.75"
ICB0701 - $295.00
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11.5" x 24.75"
ICB0702 - $295.00
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Never played a Bougarabou? You gotta try one! They are carved of the same dense Iroko heart wood, and have the finest cowhide mounted, hair on. They have the richest mello conga type sound and a powerful bass. The sound is similar drum to drum so I'm not describing them individually, but only because I haven't played one I didn't fall in love with. We include one in our African Drum ensemble in place of a bass djembe, as the sound of these growls past a djembe and adds a depth that is unrivaled! You need a conga slap technique for good definition and they do toughen your hands with the stiff skin. In a pinch i use one with a stick for a sangba bass drum. Beautiful and once you try one, you may turn your djembe into an orphan!
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Lenke Hardwood
12" x 24.25"
ICB0703 - $340.00
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Lenke Hardwood
11.5" x 24.25"
ICB0704 - $330.00
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I specifically ordered these djembe height so they are easier to play sitting down (Bougarabou Drums often are 26-30" tall). Just pick the color skin that appeals to you and get one today! This bottom row is carved of beautiful lenke hardwood, they have a little crisper sound.
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