Djembe African Drum Christmas Ornament Set II
- Hand Carved by Robert Lanyo and his team of Artisans.
- Crafted out of Sese Wood, African Fabric, Leather and Cotton Cord.
- Fashioned in the shape of Miniature West African Djembe Drum.
- Imported from Ghana
- Use it to incorporate elements from Mother African into your holiday decor!
A set of hand-carved Christmas ornaments fashioned in the shape of the West African Djembe drum. Use these miniature Djembes to incorporate elements from Mother African into your Christmas and Holiday decor.
The Djembe drum has been an integral part of spiritual and ritualistic life in West Africa for many generations. It was traditionally played by African griots who used it for story-telling and for passing on important historical, religious, and cultural information to future generations.
Each ornament measures between 2 to 3 inches in height. The largest piece measures 3.1 inches (Height) x 1.2 inches (Length) x 1.2 inches (Depth). The smallest piece measures 2 inches (Height) x 1.2 inches (Length) x 1.2 inches (Depth).
Hand-carved from Sese wood, hand-painted, and finished with recycled glass beads, real leather, and cotton cord. Crafted in Ghana and imported into the United States.
Each ornament is hand made so there may be slight and subtle differences in pattern, shape and/or size. This is what makes your ornament unique and a true piece of African art!
| Edition | Each ornament set is hand carved by a local artisan in Ghana. |
| Height | 2 to 3 inches |
| Length | 1.2 inches |
| Medium | Sese Wood |
| Signed | Unsigned |
| SKU | 315661 |
| Width | 1.2 inches |
Robert Lanyo
Robert Lanyo is a Master wood carver from the Volta region of Ghana. He was raised in a family of skilled craftsmen who taught him the trade. Robert then built on his knowledge via additional training in school and an apprenticeship where he studied under three Master Carvers for a period of five years. The source of his creativity comes from meditation, forays into nature, feedback from fans of his art and books. Currently, he primarily creates home decor and musical instruments. During his spare time, he gives back by teaching the carving trade in orphanages to other aspiring artisans.Most in stock items ship in 0 to 5 business depending upon the shipping method selected during checkout. Large framed artwork requires an additional 1 to 5 days of processing time to allow for framing. All orders over $250 ship signature required. Pre-Orders, identified by a “Reserve Now” checkout button, can take 3 to 14 business days to process and ship. If there is an issue with your order we will notify you with 1 to 2 business days. For additional information please visit our: Shipping Policy
