Africa Heartwood Project Ghana Adowa Drum – Handcrafted African Drum with Solid One-Piece Construction, Calf Skin Head, Wax-Coated Rim, Ready to Play - 9x21

The adowa is a peg-tension drum native to Ghana, and has a unique, mellow, very tonal sound. The technique for the Adowa is relatively light, as opposed to the conga or even the djembe. All African Heartwood Project adowas are covered by our warranty, and feature: * individual tuning and testing - comes to you ready to play * solid one-piece construction using Mansonia, a legally harvested tropical drum wood * treated with at least 3 coats of coconut oil and shea butter, to hydrate and beautify wood * new calf skin, closely shaved to eliminate uncomfortable stubble and improve sound * basic playing and care instructions available online * bottom rim and bearing edge coated with wax to protect and seal the wood

• GHANA NATIVE ADOWA DRUM - This 9x21 adowa is a peg-tension drum native to Ghana, and has a unique, mellow, very tonal sound. The technique for the Adowa is relatively light, as opposed to the conga or even the djembe.
• SOLID ONE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION - Constructed using Mansonia, a legally harvested tropical drum wood, treated with at least 3 coats of coconut oil and shea butter to hydrate and enhance the wood's beauty.
• COMES TO YOU READY TO PLAY - After import from Africa, each instrument is cleaned, inspected, tuned, and played individually to check sound and quality.
• CALF SKIN HEAD – Featuring new calf skin, closely shaved to eliminate uncomfortable stubble and enhance sound quality. Basic playing and care instructions are available online. The bottom rim and bearing edge are coated with wax to protect and seal the wood.
• SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND TRADITION – Our musical instruments and accessories are unique. All our products are hand-crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans. Each purchase contributes directly to Africa Heartwood Project, supporting the livelihoods of communities in Africa. This non-profit, run by passionate volunteers, fights poverty and promotes community development in West Africa. Your choice makes a difference, blending the joy of music with social impact.