AFRICAN TALKING DRUM (Iyailu Ile Yoruba) Traditional Musical Instrustrument

Description: AFRICAN TALKING DRUM (Iyailu Ile Yoruba) Traditional Musical Instrument The African talking drum is an instrument that was originally used to communicate between villages, and so the drum is able to represent the tones of the syllables of conventional phrases, mimicking the tone a speech, an effective way of telling neighbouring villages of possible attacks or ceremonies. Talking drums are drums whose pitch can be regulated to the extent that it is said to ‘talk’ This hourglass-shaped drum known as a Dundun or Gangan by the Yoruba people an ethnic group in Nigeria, West Africa It is played while tucked under one arm. A combination of finger tapping and strikes with the curved stick create tones with amount of tension put on the ropes when squeezed between the arm and the body; Squeezing the leather cords, can change the pitch of the drum. This enables the instrument to mimic the tone and prosody of human speech. The pitch single beat, producing a warbling note. Volume, and rhythm can be captured, however not the qualities of vowels or con Description Made of Large Yoruba Leather Rope handmade connected to the hand carved wooden body Dimensions: ~ Drum: Approx. Height: 11” x 6.75” in diameter ~ Stick (Opa-Ilu): Approx: 14” height This piece is Authentic and handmade by the natives in Abeokuta in Nigeria New, handmade, no two pieces are alike; any minor imperfections will be consistent with native carving and curing process Condition of sale: All sales are final; ask questions if in doubt No returns No refunds No exchanges Serious bidders/buyers only

Price: 143 USD

Location: Lutz, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-27T05:24:53.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.75 USD