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Drum - Single Head

Djembe - Mandé Style

Mali
Mandinka

Wood, Animal Hide, Rope
ca. Mid-Late 20th century

Height: 20 inches
Membranophone - Struck - Directly

In history, the Mandinka of Manden became the Malinke of Mali. We often refer to them as the Mandé. Some say the name of the djembe came from the Bamana in Mali, who said "Anke dje, anke be" to call their people together. This saying translates as "everyone gather together" - "Dje" means gather and "be" means everyone.

 

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Catalog#: AF-MBST-61-86