Nana Adu Amankwapam I emblazons three Adinkra symbols on the sturdy stand of this djembe drum, to render it mystically fascinating. Hye-wonhye symbolizes imperishability and endurance, while Sankofa signifies positive reversion and revival. The third is Kintinkantan, which warns of the perils ...
Carved by hand on smooth tweneboa wood, geometric motifs adorn a beautiful djembe drum. Nana Adu Amankwapam I names it Okyeame, Akan for "Spokesman." This title is usually conferred upon the king's personal messenger. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in cloth, and a macram? cord ca...
Ernestina Oppong Asante celebrates friendship as she carves vivid images on the body of this djembe drum. She calls this model Biakoye, which is the Akan term for "unity." She exemplifies this with the carved images of people sharing a meal together, peacefully and amicably. "People eat together and...
Superbly crafted of tweneboa wood, this elegant djembe drum features wave motifs that flow around the upper portion. Geometric zigzags adorn the base. Nana Adu Amankwapam I names it Aseda II, or "Thanks" in the Akan language, as such drums play a vital role during festivals. The goatskin head is aff...
Carved by hand in smooth tweneboa wood, elegant motifs surround the base of this beautiful djembe drum. Nana Adu Amankwapam I names it Okyeame II, Akan for "Spokesman." This title is usually conferred upon the king's personal messenger. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in cloth, wh...
