Dimensions & materials
- Width : 55 to 75 cm
- Thickness : 0,7 to 0,8 mm
- Length : 65 to 90 cm
- Goat skin
A product of African craftsmen (Mali)
Spotted white Sahel goat skin - Djembe drum skin
A medium thickness goat skin is suitable for a djembe with a striking diameter of less than 32 cm.
This type of skin is generally appreciated by percussionists looking for a balanced sound.
As beautiful as they are rare, these spotted goat skins are called cowries skins because of their patterns evoking the shape of this shell which was once used as a currency in Africa.
They are much sought after by the marabouts (African healers) for the preparation of remedies.
They are also sought after by the griots (African storytellers) who use them to make their drums (djembes, sabars...): according to their ancestors, when they are beaten, they have the power to ward off the bad djinns, invisible creatures from Semitic beliefs, a kind of genius with supernatural powers.
These skins are selected in slaughterhouses where they are directly shaved after being degreased, before being naturally dried.
They retain all their original freshness and quality, but may require a little cleaning during soaking before assembly to eliminate any possible disturbing aspects such as:
– animal odour: change the soaking water several times, possibly add a little scented bleach.
– deformation: your skin will return to its original shape when soaked (dried on the ground, it may have taken on the shape of a stone or an object that was there)
– traces of paint: erase them after mounting your skin with sandpaper or a razor blade (this is a residue of marking traces used by breeders to recognise their animals)
Overall product rating : 4.7 / 5
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1 week ago
Excellent skin, very clean and free from blemishes and fat and a good size and shape
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5 months ago
excellent condition skin as usual
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5 months ago
excellent condition skin as usual
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5 months ago
Very good quality
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5 months ago
Very good quality
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5 months ago
Just perfect
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5 months ago
Just perfect
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6 months ago
Hi, I had imagined the skins to be a little thicker, the calf and goatskin, too bad. The ropes are great, thank you.
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6 months ago
Excellent service! Good, Fresh Goat skin & ALWAYS fast secure delivery - Merci beaucoup - tout le monde chez african-percussion.net
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2 years ago
all skins I have had from here have been excellent and the service is fast and efficient
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7 months ago
The skin quality is very good, fast shipping, good communication with the team
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7 months ago
The skin quality is very good, fast shipping, good communication with the team
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1 year ago
Fantastic quality skin
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2 years ago
Great skin! - Merci Beaucoup.
A good full goat skin and thick and strong! I am very happy :p -
2 years ago
Very good quality
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2 years ago
Thank you African-percussion.net - I have to say that the skins you have sent me are of the highest quality.. The skin arrived a few days after ordering - very quick and the best service. I will not be going anywhere else for drum skins from now on!
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2 years ago
excellent skins as usual
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2 years ago
Great skin. Soaked for a little more than an hour to be sure, then it was easy to mount.
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2 years ago
Perfect skin for large djembe
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2 years ago
I never found better skin quality like from here. Excellent customer service, very fast shipping, just pure pleasure to be a customer here. Can"t wait to make another order soon.
Best regards
Grzegorz -
2 years ago
Good skins and price.. Thank you!
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2 years ago
Good skins and price.. Thank you!
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2 years ago
Good skins and price.. Thank you!
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2 years ago
Quality product and just as I requested
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3 years ago
very nice quality, and fresh stock
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3 years ago
two excellent quality skins, price and service
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3 years ago
Very happy with the quality of goat skins here. Thickness meets expectations. Good service also!
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3 years ago
excellent skins every time so thanks
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3 years ago
Very nice skins, professional service, will do business again. Thanks guys!
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3 years ago
excellent skin, service and price so highly recommended
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3 years ago
Pro team, excellent quality. Merci!
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3 years ago
Very good quality skin
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3 years ago
Excellent service, very fast delivery. Always happy to comeback and get more amazing high quality products. Totally recomended if you’re looking for a high quality pruduct!
Thank you! -
3 years ago
Excellent service, very fast delivery. Always happy to comeback and get more amazing high quality products. Totally recomended if you’re looking for a high quality pruduct!
Thank you! -
4 years ago
Exelent quality,fast service.
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4 years ago
First class quality.
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4 years ago
Quick delivery, first class quality skins, good price. What more to be said.
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4 years ago
excellent quality and speedy service for reasonable cost
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4 years ago
exelent quality .fair price .quick service.
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4 years ago
Very Nice skins delivered quickly. Again. Many thanks.
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4 years ago
I am very happy with the Mali goat skin and your very prompt dispatch, A great service ,thank you.
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4 years ago
Best online store in Europe to buy any African instrument !!! fabulous goat skins too !!! very fast and smooth delivery! I recommend
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4 years ago
I ordered a medium goat skin which is great quality and arrived quickly. I am now thinking of buying wholesale shells and skins from you. Thank you for a great service.
Angus -
5 years ago
Djembe drum goat skin - thick shaved goatskin.
Good quality, even thickness, no faults in the centre part.
Fast delivery to UK. -
5 years ago
Thank you very much for your smooth service, the product is very good quality and came with fast delivery. Thank you very much once again and I’ll definitely comeback to you soon.
All the best
Grzegorz
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5 years ago
Very happy with another excellent skin. Well packaged and fast delivery. I expect to return to you in the future. Many thanks. K
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6 years ago
Another lovely skin delivered very quickly. Many thanks.
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6 years ago
Lovely skin, helpful service, fast delivery. Many thanks.
I’ll be back.
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6 years ago
Exelent product.and price.the price of expedition is a little bit expensive.but it worth it,thank you.
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7 years ago
Good service ,good quality,and fast shipping
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7 years ago
100 satisfied,good quality products ,fair prices.
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7 years ago
Fast delivery and excellent skins. I am very happy with an organisation like percussion-africaine.
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8 years ago
I always bought some skins, ropes and other mats. Everytime services are excellent and really very fast.
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8 years ago
Very very good quality Skins, thick and preshaved like i wanted it! Best regards from Germany :D