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Drum - Single HeadBaTonga Budima Drum (larger)Zambia/Zimbabwe Wood, Animal Hide (Elephant Ear) Height: 43 3/4 inches (Beaters: 19 inches / 20 inches) Ngoma is the generic central African term for drum but Zambian drums come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and purposes and have specific names depending on their tribal origins and functional roles. The "budima" drums of the Valley Tonga (Zambezi Valley in Zambia & Zimbabwe - Lake Kariba), for example, are used specifically for funeral ceremonies. Budima drums have a goblet shape and come in sizes ranging from large to small.
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