WATER DRUM from Ghana, Ø 30, 40 or 50cm x 17 to 20cm high, sold with 2 sticks and bag. Magnificent sounds!
WATER DRUM from Ghana, Ø 30, 40 or 50cm x 17 to 20cm high, sold with 2 sticks and bag. Magnificent sounds!
Couldn't load pickup availability
About the product:
→ WATER DRUM
🌍 Origin: Ghana
📐 Dimensions: Ø 30, 40 or 50 x 17 to 20 centimeters
⚖️ Weight: ± 1,700 grams
🧬 Material: From the skin of a special pumpkin
🎶 Sound type: Warm, deep and aquatic, medium. Tonal variations depending on the amount of water and the position of the small bowl.
📦 Packaging: Individually
🎁 Ideal for giving as a gift or treating yourself!
👉 How to play it?
- The large bowl is filled with water
- The little one swims upside down in the water
- The small bowl is then played with a very soft mallet
- You can also let the air out of the small bowl, then the tone changes.
🌍 A short history of the Water Drum
The Water Drum is a traditional instrument originating from Ghana and other parts of Africa. Made from dried and hollowed-out gourds, it has been used for centuries in community rituals, ceremonies, and festivals .
Traditionally, the Water Drum accompanies dances, ritual chants and spiritual practices.
Today, it also appeals to contemporary musicians and sound meditation practitioners for its acoustic richness and direct connection to the elements.
Share









