Kpanlogo drum, 'Biakuye' Review


Features
  • Handmade by Samuel Coleman
  • Ships from Africa within 15 days
  • Instrument Rating: Beginner quality, intended for casual use

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Product Description
A dynamic design and richly-carved surface distinguish this handsome drum by Samuel Coleman. Its merging Ashanti biakuye symbols express unity and oneness. The kpanlogo drum is a revered element in the music and culture of the Ga tribe in Ghana's Greater Accra region, marking the rhythm for the traditional kpanlogo dance. However, its characteristic deep, loud sound makes it a popular instrument throughout West Africa. Coleman crafts this beautiful drum of tweneboa wood, affixing its calfskin drum head to wooden pegs with stout ropes. It is burnished to a rich sheen with brown and mansion polish. An ideal gift for the world music aficionado, its joyous rhythms fill any environment with the spirit of biakuye. NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, searches the world to work directly with the finest artisan designers.