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Name: Apentemma Geographic Region: Africa Country of origin: Ghana Classification: Membranophone Definition: Ghanaian single-skin drum Material: |
Apentemma A single-headed carved wood drum found in West Africa among the Ashanti people of central and western Ghana. It features elaborate carved designs around the shell and a symbolic "eye" with a contrasting pattern carved halfway up the drum signifying the place where the spirit of the drum is said to reside. It is played with the hands sounding open and muted tones of a basic rhythmic phrase and its variations. Last Modified: 05-May-2005 TOP |
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