Wood djembe drum, \'Tears of Joy\'

Tears course down twin faces that nonetheless smile. Exploring the range of human emotion, Nana Adu Amankwapam I sculpts this beautiful djembe from tweneboa wood. The djembe originated in Benin, where it is used during voodoo rites, and has been introduced into neighboring countries such as Ghana. It is an indispensable instrument in contemporary reggae. Amankwapam crafts this drum entirely by hand. The goatskin head is affixed with iron rings wrapped in cotton, and a macram� cord can be slung over the shoulder.