Village Beat Pocket Drum
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Product Description
This little drum holds a big sound. It is a smaller version of the traditional drums played at weddings, harvest celebrations, and royal ceremonies across Uganda. The body is carved from a single piece of soft musizi wood and topped with cured goat or antelope skin. A local craftsman tightens the skin using wooden pegs and rope made from twisted banana fiber. When you tap it with your palm, it makes a warm, deep thump that feels like a heartbeat. Tourists buy these as souvenirs for children, music lovers, or anyone who wants to carry a piece of Ugandan rhythm back home.
Features
- Light enough to hold in one hand and small enough to pack inside a carry on bag or backpack
- The rope tension system allows you to tighten or loosen the skin by turning the pegs, changing the pitch of the drum
- Each drum is tested by the craftsman's own child to make sure it produces a clean, resonant note before it is sold
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$20.99
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