LP Djembe Drum
LP Djembe Drum
- Description (Brief)
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This drum was made by Latin Percussion Inc. in Garfield, New Jersey, in 1999. It is a Djembe Drum, made of oak, with a metal hoop, and 6 metal tuning lugs.
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As indicated in an LP brochure from the period, “The LP Djembe is made of kiln dried, environmentally friendly Siam Oak with a specially matched 12 1/2" diameter goat skin head. As with the LP Galaxy Djembe, this drum produces deep bass tones and crackling highs: all with the convenience of mechanical tuning.
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This 25" tall drum can be used in percussion set ups or in addition to congas. Many congueros find this drum to be a great addition to expand their basic conga range.
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An LP297 Djembe Mount Kit can be used to attach any djembe to a traditional double conga stand. It is also light enough to play standing with a strap. The LP Djembe is equipped with LP Comfort Curve® II Rims chrome hardware, and a decorative fabric strip around the "waist" of the drum and protective rubber bumper along the bottom rim.”
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- drum
- Date made
- 1999
- maker
- Latin Percussion
- place made
- United States: New Jersey, Garfield
- Physical Description
- oak (overall material)
- metal (overall material)
- animal skin (overall material)
- rubber (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 64 cm x 38.5 cm; 25 3/16 in x 15 3/16 in
- overall: 25 in x 15 in; 63.5 cm x 38.1 cm
- ID Number
- 2000.3039.05
- catalog number
- 2000.3039.05
- nonaccession number
- 2000.3039
- Credit Line
- Transfer from Smithsonian Institution Center for Latino Initiatives (through: Dr.Refugio l. Rochin,Director)
- See more items in
- Culture and the Arts: Musical Instruments
- Music & Musical Instruments
- Percussion
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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