Djembe
Appearance
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The djembe (pronounced ZHEM-bey) is one of the best-known African drums. It originally came from West Africa. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with the bare hands. The drum's body is carved from a hollowed trunk. The drum head is made of goatskin.