Skip to main content
0
AfricaDrums

The Gambia – drum making

1. August 2008July 11th, 2019

Hollowing out, a drum takes shapeDuring my visit with the Mandinka people of The Gambia, I was very fortunate to see the complete process of making a drum, from the choosing of the wood to the finished article.

  • On the way to find a drum
  • The start of the drum making process
  • Transporting the logs
  • The process starts
  • Hollowing out, a drum takes shape
  • Preparing the hide
  • The finished article
  • Placing skins on the drum
[/vc_column][/vc_row]

Leave a Reply