Drums

Motherland Quality Drums                              The heartbeat: a powerful force

Traditional drums symbolize power and unity. Through sound and rhythm they become tools that connect us to the depths of the soul, to nature, to a metaphysical level that only music can. We believe in the uniqueness of all drums, just like people every drum has qualities that make it special. It is Motherland’s goal to help people find a drum with a special quality that changes their lives in powerful and positive ways.

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Motherland Music specializes in traditional West African drums, drums that have been played and developed for generations in a continent that takes drumming to the highest level. The African way is to make sure the drum is sturdy and sounds good, decorative embellishments are secondary. The best sound comes by using quality materials, mostly for the resonating body and the natural skin drum head. We respect the simplicity and function over form approach and believe this sensibility works best for long term sustainability, and is the truest approach. Try one of Motherland’s authentic African drums and feel good about supporting a culture that makes music making part of the rhythm of everyday life.

The African drum tradition goes way back, it plays an integral part in the social and ceremonial rituals of everyday life. The drum accompanied with song and dance has been an art form for communicating the history of ancestors and meaningful events, and to add joy to and ease the stresses in many life situations.

The drum is the foundation of most African music ensembles, it is not unusual to see orchestras arranged entirely of drums with a variety of sizes and sounds. Probably most drums were and still may be used with a strict format for rhythm and tonality, but because of special qualities certain drums posses and the interests of a population for exploring these, all of the drums shown here can adapt and hopefully add a uniqueness that manifests itself into other types of music.

Every drum talks in Africa, some with exquisite eloquence. Whether its carrying a message from village to village, blessing a harvest, or praising a noteworthy person, each drum has significance in it’s size, shape, and construction assembly. African drums have deep meaning with the player and those who understand it’s language, the drum brings people together, heals their souls and uplifts their spirits. Truly, it is the heart and spirit of all Africa, peace.

Ewe

Ashanti

Bougarabou

Brekete

Bata

Conga

Damru

Djembe

Dundun

Frame Drum

Kpanlogo

Ngoma

Sabar

Sakara

Talking Drum

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  $475.00

  • cow skin
  • full sweet sound
  • extra strong ropes

   
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  10 inch Mini

  $220.00

  • Authentic, small-sized djembe made in Mali
  • Durable, long lasting rope
  • custom carving
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  10.5 inch lightweight

  $245.00

  • medium size lightweight
  • full sound
  • goat skin
  • dyed wood
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  10.75 x 24″ boug

  $475.00

  • cow skin
  • full sweet sound
  • extra strong ropes

   
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  11 inch lightweight *Video*

  $400.00

  • goat skin
  • easy weight
  • full size
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  11 Inch Melina

  $240.00

  Lightweight wood Easy to transport  
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  11 inch Melina

  $270.00

  • Melina wood from Mali
  • Simple design
  • perfect slap, tone & bas
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  11.5 inch Ironwood

  $375.00

  Ironwood Half Leg Carving Tire Rubber Bottom
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  11.5 inch Ironwood 1

  $350.00

   
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  11.5 inch Melina

  $295.00

  • hair over skin
  tire rubber bottom
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  11.75″ x 25″ Melina

  $475.00

  • beautiful carvings
  • tire rubber bottom
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  12 inch Hare

  $555.00

  Beautiful half leg carving
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  12 inch Lenke

  $375.00

  Half leg carving Custom colored wood    
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  12 Inch Melina

  $400.00

  • Melina wood from Mali
  • full leg carving
  • perfect slap, tone & bass
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  12 Inch Melina

  $500.00 Original price was: $500.00.$444.00Current price is: $444.00.

  • Melina wood from Mali
  • half leg carving
  • perfect slap, tone & bass
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  12 Inch Melina

  $450.00

  • Melina wood from Mali
  • full leg carving
  • perfect slap, tone & bass
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  12 inch Ngoni

  $555.00

  custom carving on shell  
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  12 Inch Tweneboa

  $425.00 Original price was: $425.00.$350.00Current price is: $350.00.

  Lightweight wood Easy to transport  
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  12.25 inch Ironwood

  $500.00

  Beautiful half leg carving
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  12.5 inch Custom Padauk

  $850.00

  • Hand carved at Motherland Music
  • Cowskin
  • Triple cradles
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  12.5 Inch Djala

  $667.00

  Beautiful carvings Strong rope  
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  12.5 inch Hare

  $765.00

  Beautiful full body carving
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  12.5 inch LP Metal-Tuned Djembe

  $400.00
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  12.5 inch Melina

  $450.00

  beautiful full leg carving double cradles hair over skin    
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  12.5 Inch Melina

  $475.00

  • Melina wood from Mali
  • half leg carving
  • perfect slap, tone & bass
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  12.5 inch Melina Brown and Blonde

  $400.00

       
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  12.75 inch Lenke

  $615.00

  Tire rubber installed for added protection Beautiful half leg carving Decorative brass tacks  
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  12.75 Inch Lenke

  $777.00

  Triple cradles Calf skin Flat rubber bottom  
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  12.75 Inch Lenke

  $750.00

  Triple cradles Protective flat rubber Calf skin  
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  13 Inch Dougara

  $700.00

  Triple cradles Calf skin  
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  13 inch Hare *VIDEO*

  $700.00

  Flat rubber bottom installed for added protection
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  13 inch Ironwood

  $750.00

  Beautifully carved shell Double cradles  
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  13 inch Ironwood

  $555.00

  Beautiful half leg carving
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  13 Inch Ironwood

  $420.00

  Beautiful full leg carving Extra long bowl    
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  13 inch Lenke

  $600.00

  Beautifully carved shell  
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  13 inch Lenke

  $888.00

  Beautiful full body carvings Rare dark lenke wood
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  13 Inch Lenke

  $750.00

  Triple cradles Protective flat rubber Calf skin  
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  13 Inch Lenke

  $715.00

  Beautiful carvings Rolled edge  
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  13 Inch Lenke

  $750.00

  Beautiful carvings Double cradles  
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  13 Inch Melina

  $399.00

  Half leg carving Custom colored wood  
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  13 inch Melina

  $500.00

  Beautiful full leg carving  
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  13.25 inch Hare

  $600.00 Original price was: $600.00.$500.00Current price is: $500.00.

  Beautiful full leg carving  
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  13.25 Inch Khadi

  $999.00

  Beautiful carvings Tire bottom Strong rope  
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  13.25 inch Lenke

  $550.00

  cowskin head  
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  13.25 inch Lenke

  $700.00

  Flat rubber bottom installed for added protection Double cradles
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  13.5 inch Dougara

  $500.00

  smooth shell tire rubber bottom    
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  13.5 Inch Dougara

  $727.00

  Beautiful carvings Strong rope  
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  13.5 Inch Ironwood

  $716.00

  Half leg carving Calf skin  
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  13.5 Inch Ironwood

  $725.00

  Beautiful carvings Strong rope  
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  13.5 inch Motherland Dimba

  $550.00

  Smooth and light shell made at our shop. We worked this drum on our lathe to give its unique form and weight. Easy to carry around or use with a strap. Flat tire rubber on the bottom.