This Kpanlogo is nicknamed 'Dwennimmen', or 'ram's horns' for the special Adinkra symbol placed upon the resonating chamber. The Adinkra are special designs used by the Akan peoples of Ghana, including the Asante, to express ideas important to their identity. The rams horn signifies both power and humility. Rams are dangerous adversaries, but must also die for the good of the group. The resulting message is one of community spirit and individuality fused. The drum itself is richly stained tweneboa, hand-carved with exquisite worksmanship and topped by a calfskin head.
This is a lead drum very heavy sound. It weighs only 15 pounds making it easy to carry around. Comes with extra tuning rope, wrapped around the neck.
Size Large 24in tall x 11inch playing surface.
Wood Single piece Tweneboa (oiled kiln dried) to prevent cracks.
Leather Dry close shaved (no stabs) stained calf (reddish top drums) or goat (white top drums) skin. We use thicker back leathers that give a mellower sound and last better than belly-skins.
Anthrax The leather heads are animal skins, and many from Africa and Asia can transmit anthrax. While most producers and sellers ignore this risk, we have each of our drums tested before shipping to ensure they are anthrax free. Don’t endanger yourself and your family.
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Height 23" (58cm) avg. Ring to ring 11" (28cm) avg. Play area 10" (25cm) avg. Weight 17.00lb (8kg) avg. Origin: Ghana
