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Product Overview
This dunun set is part of the Classic line of imported drums exclusively from Africa Heartwood Project. The dunun (DOO-noon) family of drums (aka djun djun or dun dun) provides the rhythmic and melodic base for the most West African ensemble drumming. This family of double-headed, cylindrical, rope-tension drums consists of the doundoumba (largest), sangban (medium), and kenkeni (smallest). Our drums can be bought separately or as a set, and are covered by our warranty, and feature: * Average Sizes: Dundumba 15"x28" - Sangban 12"x24" - Kenkeni 10"x22" * pre-tuned and tested before shipping, comes to you ready to play * solid one-piece construction using Mansonia, a legally harvested hardwood abundant in West Africa * Wood treated with shea butter, coconut oil, and lacquer to beautify, hydrate, and seal wood * new African cow skin on both sides, hair left on to mellow the sound and for protection * new, extra-strong synthetic rope, long lasting and durable * crown rings wrapped in cloth for long rope life * each bearing edge coated with wax to protect and seal the wood * tapered wood dunun beater included with each drum (3 sticks total) * the sale of this dunun set not only ensures continued income for the cultural artisans in Ghana to rely on your purchase, but also underwrites the operating expenses of non-profit Africa Heartwood Project. ***Authenticity note: World Percussion USA is the only authorized seller of Africa Heartwood Project instruments on this marketplace. Any other sellers are in violation of marketplace policies and do NOT sell the dunun set pictured and described in this listing. Proceed with wisdom :-)***
- After import from Africa, each instrument is cleaned, inspected, tuned, and played individually to check sound and quality.
- Excellent sound quality from solid handcarved wood shell and natural West African cow skin.
- Comes to you tuned up, ready to play out of the box. Sticks included.
- Wood treated with shea butter, coconut oil, and lacquer to beautify, hydrate, and seal wood
- Hand crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans supported by the non-profit Africa Heartwood Project .
