The doundounba, sangban and kensedeni (collectively known as the doundouns; Engl.: bass drums) come originally from one specific region of Upper Guinea called Hamana, where they are traditionally played as a set of three, with one person playing each instrument.

Art. No.: DSK0701 (SOLD)

Doundoun: Ø 45,0 cm l Height: 77,0 cm
Sangban:   Ø 32,5 cm l Height: 61,5 cm
Kensedeni: Ø 26,0 cm l Height: 54,5 cm

Price: € 890,-

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Art. No.: DSK0702

Doundoun: Ø 45,0 cm l Height: 82,0 cm
Sangban:   Ø 33,0 cm l Height: 62,5 cm
Kensedeni: Ø 27,0 cm l Height: 54,0 cm

Price: € 725,-

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Art. No.: DSK0703 (SOLD)

Doundoun: Ø 49,0 cm l Height: 85,0 cm
Sangban:   Ø 35,0 cm l Height: 65,0 cm
Kensedeni: Ø 28,5 cm l Height: 58,0 cm

Price: € 980,-

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Art. No.: DSK0704 (SOLD)

Doundoun: Ø 46,0 cm l Height: 65,5 cm
Sangban:   Ø 31,0 cm l Height: 56,0 cm
Kensedeni: Ø 24,5 cm l Height: 48,5 cm

Price: € 650,-

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Art. No.: DSK0503 (SOLD)

Doundoun: Ø 49,0 cm l Height: 84,0 cm
Sangban:   Ø 32,0 cm l Height: 62,0 cm
Kensedeni: Ø 29,0 cm l Height: 59,0 cm

Price: € 800,-

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the materials
Regardless of how well an instrument is put together, and what art work is done to add to its appearance, the materials used are the most important aspect in the sound of the instrument.
making of
Steps in making our doundouns...