This professional bougarabou features a natural and unshaved cowhide drumhead, offering a gentler feel on the hand and a rich, deep bass tone, deeper than the djembe. The bougarabou produces a powerful and versatile sound, with an impressive range from a sharp slap to a resonant bass, allowing for dynamic expression from roar to whisper.
 
With twice as much of our high-quality rope, the professional drum offers a more secure, stable tuning. Additionally, wood from the heart of the tree is used for the body, enhancing both durability and the depth of hand-carved details. This results in a slightly heavier drum with long-lasting stability, ideal for serious players or regular performers.
 
This beautifully crafted drum is tuned to a precise pitch, with high-quality rope ensuring it holds its tuning for a long time. 

Made from Tweneboa, a sustainable West African Cedar of a very best quality, it is also a lightweight wood compared to hardwood alternatives, making the drum easier to carry.

Unlike factory-made versions, these genuine fair-trade drums are handmade in Ghana by professional musicians, designed to be played and loved.
 
Every drum is handcrafted by skilled musicians we've partnered with for over 20 years, supporting and preserving ancient Ghanaian musical traditions.
The instruments are all individually handmade, rather than mass-produced in factories.
The body is made from sustainably sourced Tweneboa, a fast-growing wood, obtained under licence from the Ghana Forestry Commission.
The durable cow skins are unbleached, providing superior sound quality and long-lasting durability.
Every drum is polished with sesame oil and carefully tuned before being sent to you.

If you're looking for a genuine drum with heart, heritage, and a beautiful sound, this is it.