Djembe Mixed Pack 12/15/20/25/30cm high, wood - Carved EY

Five hand-carved mini djembe drum, each with a wooden drumstick, and packed in a handy cotton rucksack, together with our Good Practice Guide for Early Years settings. The Djembes range in height from 12cm to 30cm and have diameters from 3in up to 6.5in.

These are working drums and not toys. The larger sizes in the set are big enough for very young children to play with two hands, and make  surprisingly good sounds. These drums are really good for young children because they can be handled easily and carried around by the string handle. However they can also be played by older children and even grown-ups, either with the free wooden drumstick provided, or with the fingertips. Being relatively small the drums make a higher pitched sound than bigger drums.

Each drum of this mini djembe pack is made by hand using traditional materials and techniques. The wood is mahogany, the playing head is goatskin and the skin is stretched tight using cotton string. The original designs on these instruments were made by Balinese school children and each has been engraved on to the drums by hand by Wayan, our hand-carving expert.

A mixed pack of five different height, hand-painted mini djembe drums – Educator Star, wood – is also available for purchase.

Eco-note: The wood for the drums is certified plantation-grown mahogany and comes from the smaller tree branches. Wood products  like these are a great way to store carbon, providing they're kept for a long time.

Taking care: the drums are very tough and will last for a very long time if treated with care. When not in use keep them  in a dry place away from direct sunlight or other heat sources. If they should get wet, let them dry slowly. Above all keep sharp points away from the drum skins, as this is the most fragile part.

Guarantee: the wooden drum shells are guaranteed for 5 years and the drum skin is guaranteed for 2 years, but please follow the "taking care" instructions above.

Please note that our products are musical instruments, not toys, and should always be used under the supervision of responsible educationalists and carers and not left with children under 3 years of age to play with by themselves. Please always follow our simple “Good Practice” guidelines.

N.B. For Early Years settings:: When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable Early Years teaching resources. Please visit our Early Years Resources page to see the range - free resources have a purple "FREE" label alongside. Please note that our products are musical instruments, not toys, and should always be used under the supervision of responsible educationalists and carers and not left with children under 3 years of age to play with by themselves. Please always follow our simple “Good Practice” guidelines.

For SEN settings: When you purchase this product you get free access to a wide range of downloadable SEND teaching resources. Please visit our SEND resources page to see the range - free resources have a purple "FREE" label alongside.