Each Mali djembe shell is true professional grade, carved of West African hardwoods, and imported direct. The 14" head size means increased volume and projection, deeper tones, and more comfortable playing for those with bigger paws. These shells typically have a rounded bowlshape, standard size throat, with straight taper from neck to flared base. The deep carved desigs are tasteful and geometric, covering all or part of the base. Wood is selected from legally harvested, seasoned Lenke, Acacia, Genou, Acajou (Dialla), or Dugara hard wood. The Mali djembe shells have very minimal ratio of minor touch-up repairs, and are scraped smooth and polished prior to export. Each is covered by our satisfaction guarantee, and features:
- Standard size bowl: ~13" top OSD wood; ~24" tall; ~9" base OSD wood, 16-22 lbs.
- Seasoned, solid wood treated with karite (shea butter) and adjusted to arid environment
- All specialty hardwoods, hand carved in Mali using ethical purchasing practices
- Dense wood is carved to even thickness throughout
- Bearing edge may or may not already have some rounding work
- Typically no ledge carved for bottom ring
- Bottom ring typically pre-installed on drum, 1/4" rebar
- Deep carved geometric designs cover all or part of base
- Inside surface is clean and well carved, bottom edge slightly rounded
- Lenke (Lenge, Lengue), Acacia (Casha), Genou, Acajou (Dialla, Bois Rouge), Dugara (Dugura, Duki)
- Specific wood selection is available based on inventory, but not guaranteed
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