Art
A Boy and His Djembe, West Africa
- Item Number
- 124
- Estimated Value
- 1200 USD
- Sold
- 500 USD to etffe6f3f
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Hearts And Homes For Refugees (tax ID 813361872) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Oil, 16x16 inches unframed, gallery canvas 1.5 inches deep (no frame required)
A djembe or jembe is a rope-tuned skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands, originally from West Africa. According to the Bambara people in Mali, the name of the djembe comes from the saying "Anke djé, anke bé" which means "everyone gather together in peace" and defines the drum's purpose.
The drum is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinka tribe in what is now Mali. It has been played by West Africans for generations, forming an integral part of life in many West African countries.
Legend has it that the drum contains three spirits: that of the tree from which it was made, of the animal whose skin is used for the drumhead, and of the carver or the one who cut the tree and assembled the drum. The blacksmiths of old custom fit each drum to its player.
Artist's Note:
This young djembe drummer is thoroughly enjoying his lesson, perhaps imagining a future time when his talents will lead villagers in dance and song!
Item Special Note
Hearts & Homes for Refugees' Note:
Lamin, a father of six from The Gambia, fondly reminisces about drumming as a child: "I remember in the compound - myself and a cousin and the rest gathered at night around a fire playing djembe in December when the temperature is around 55 to 60 degrees. This is the time when peanuts are harvested and everyone is exhausted, taking a break. What a beautiful memory."
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