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The Toca Origins Djembe African Mask 8" offers musicians a truly traditional West African drum. Handcrafted from a single, sustainably sourced mahogany log, this djembe produces a warm, resonant tone focused by the interior's rough-hewn grooves. Topped with a hand-selected goatskin head, the Origins Djembe African Mask 8" delivers an authentic playing experience for percussionists and drum circle participants alike. The Toca's Origins Series celebrates natural, eco-friendly materials and time-honored craftsmanship.

Sustainably Sourced Mahogany Construction

The shell of the Origins Djembe is carved from a single piece of plantation-grown mahogany, a dense, durable wood prized for drum making. By using wood from sustainable sources, Toca ensures that this djembe can be enjoyed for generations. The mahogany shell produces a rich, resonant tone with pronounced low end and clear high frequencies.

Rough-Hewn Interior Focuses the Sound

Toca's craftsmen hollow and shape the drum interior using a combination of lathe grooves and hand carving. This rough surface helps eliminate unwanted overtones, focusing the drum's tone for a clear, articulate sound. The interior contour also enhances the drum's bass response, giving percussionists a full range of tones to explore.

Traditional Goatskin Head

A hand-selected goatskin head crowns the djembe, just as in traditional West African drum making. Goatskin is prized for drum heads because it produces a warm, rounded tone with balanced highs and lows. The skin is secured to the drum shell using rope weaving and wooden pegs, an artisanal method that results in a taut, responsive drum head.

An Ideal Drum for Novices and Professionals Alike

With its 8" head and 16" height, the Origins Djembe African Mask 8" is perfectly sized for a wide range of players. Its authentic yet approachable tone and traditional construction appeal to professionals and beginners alike. For percussionists ready to explore hand drumming, this djembe is an ideal first instrument. More experienced players will appreciate its craftsmanship and highly focused sound.

Open Box Toca Origins Djembe Level 1 Tribal Mask 7 in.

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  • Available in four sizes: 12" x 7", 16" x 8", 20" x 10" and 24" x 12."
  • Two traditional hand-carved designs

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • THIS DJEMBE IS SO MUCH FUN!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byJack

    fromRoanoke, VA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    When I saw this djembe in the store, I was curious about how it would sound so I went over and started hitting it. I liked the sound of it so we got it and so far it has been so much fun! We also have a ukulele that my little sister plays so I hope to get a tropic type band going. This djembe is so cool and I can't wait to make so many great memories with it and friends. #sweepstakes

  • I would buy it again

    5

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    submitted5 years ago

    byDave

    fromSouth Carolina

    Great

  • Good sound

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byWayne

    fromUtah

    Good sound, and the price was right!

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  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byAme

    fromSyracuse, NY

    Can't find how to price & order the 20" height djembe.

    Can't find how to price & order the 20" height djembe.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries