This line of carved, rope tension, cow skin congas by Africa Heartwood Project add a whole new dimension to Afro-Cuban, Latin, and Congolese drumming. Being handcrafted out of a solid piece of Mansonia wood, and headed with unprocessed, thick cow skin, with oversize dimensions, the sound is warm and full, tones punchy, and bass much larger than usual for congas. These Classic Carved Congas are also much more comfortable to play thanks to the thick rounded bearing edges and dropped tuning rings. They're available in four sizes: 10" Quinto, 11" Conga, 12" Tumbadora, and 13" Super Tumba. You'll find all of them feel larger than standard congas because of their handcarved nature and full 28"-30" height. Each drum features:
Solid one-piece construction, hand carved out of a single piece of Mansonia wood
Cow skin head, shaved close for comfortable playing surface
Cloth wrapped flesh and bottom rings to protect skin and rope
At least 3 coats of coconut oil to help wood acclimate and prevent cracking
Bearing edge rounded for long skin life and comfort whilst playing
Rope handle securely attached to make transportation easier
Wide mid-body and narrow base opening to round out tones
Ledge carved to keep bottom ring in position as tension is added
Fully tunable tension system using simple weave system
The 10"X28" carved conga is about the size of a standard Quinto. The difference between this conga and a maufactured piece is the warmth created by the carved wood and untreaded cow skin,...
Our 13"X30" carved Super Tumba will probably be the biggest conga drum you've ever seen. Not only is the head size bigger than average, but the breadth of the body is massive. This drum i...
This 11"X28" carved Ivory Coast conga is about the size of a standard Conga.The quality of the wood is superior, with dark, seasoned Iroko wood, and upgraded hair on cow skin. This hand d...
This 12-13"X30" carved Ivory Coast conga is about the size of a standard Conga.The quality of the wood is superior, with dark, seasoned Iroko wood, and upgraded hair on cow skin. This han...
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