AFRICAN TALKING DRUM Medium (7" x 15") made of hardwood and leather with animal hide heads, and a curved wood stick. Exceptional sound! As the drum is held under one arm and squeezed against the body, the strings are tightened, which causes the pitch to rise.
These drums were used to pass messages from one group to another across distances-hence the name. Playing them well takes practice but adds a distinctive sound to an ensemble. From Ghana.
