DJEMBE DRUM SKIN CHEVRE SAHEL BLANCHE TACHETEE TE

Very thick spotted white Sahel goat skin

832 ratings on this product and 42 reviews  »

25 € the skin

Out of stock.

These natural skins are shaved. They sometimes present minor defects without any consequences, neither on their quality nor on the sound of your instrument.

Photo not contractual. Variable size and tint. Please specify your requirements in the "Comments" field of the order form (selection possible subject to stock availability).

Dimensions & materials

  • Width : 55 to 75 cm
  • Thickness : 1,2 to 1,4 mm
  • Length : 65 to 90 cm
  • Goat skin

A product of African craftsmen (Mali)

Very thick spotted white Sahel goat skin - Djembe drum skin

A very thick goat skin is suitable for a djembe with a striking diameter of more than 34 cm.

This type of skin is generally appreciated by percussionists who are looking for round tonics and drier slaps.

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 : 4.6 / 5

  • Djembejo 06. 5/5 1 year ago

    Fantastic quality skin

  • RhythmWorks Alla Le'ake 06. 5/5 1 year ago

    Great skin! - Merci Beaucoup.
    A good full goat skin and thick and strong! I am very happy :p

  • Pavel Jasanský 06. 5/5 1 year ago

    Very good quality

  • RhythmWorks Alla Le'ake 06. 5/5 1 year 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!
    Highly recommended!

  • stray 06. 5/5 1 year ago

    excellent skins as usual

  • Jimmy 06. 5/5 1 year ago

    Great skin. Soaked for a little more than an hour to be sure, then it was easy to mount.

  • Djembejo 06. 5/5 1 year ago

    Perfect skin for large djembe

  • Grzegorz 06. 5/5 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

  • Richard 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    Good skins and price.. Thank you!

  • Richard 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    Good skins and price.. Thank you!

  • Richard 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    Good skins and price.. Thank you!

  • Djembejo 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    Quality product and just as I requested

  • mahen kirinde 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    very nice quality, and fresh stock

  • stray 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    two excellent quality skins, price and service

  • Jesper 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    Very happy with the quality of goat skins here. Thickness meets expectations. Good service also!

  • stray 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    excellent skins every time so thanks

  • Rolex 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    Very nice skins, professional service, will do business again. Thanks guys!

  • stray 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    excellent skin, service and price so highly recommended

  • Rolex 06. 5/5 2 years ago

    Pro team, excellent quality. Merci!

  • Cleaner 06. 5/5 3 years ago

    Very good quality skin

  • Grzegorz 06. 5/5 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!

  • Grzegorz 06. 5/5 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!

  • yaron 06. 5/5 3 years ago

    Exelent quality,fast service.

  • Gita the drum doctor. 06. 5/5 3 years ago

    First class quality.

  • Gita the drum doctor. 06. 5/5 3 years ago

    Quick delivery, first class quality skins, good price. What more to be said.

  • stray 06. 5/5 3 years ago

    excellent quality and speedy service for reasonable cost

  • yaron 06. 5/5 3 years ago

    exelent quality .fair price .quick service.

  • K 06. 5/5 3 years ago

    Very Nice skins delivered quickly. Again. Many thanks.

  • chris 06. 5/5 4 years ago

    I am very happy with the Mali goat skin and your very prompt dispatch, A great service ,thank you.

  • João Rodrigues 06. 5/5 4 years ago

    Best online store in Europe to buy any African instrument !!! fabulous goat skins too !!! very fast and smooth delivery! I recommend
     

  • Angus 06. 5/5 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

  • andy P 02. 1/5 4 years ago

    Djembe drum goat skin - thick shaved goatskin.
    Good quality, even thickness, no faults in the centre part.
    Fast delivery to UK.

  • wild_project 06. 5/5 4 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

  • K 06. 5/5 4 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

  • K 06. 5/5 5 years ago

    Another lovely skin delivered very quickly. Many thanks.

  • K 06. 5/5 5 years ago

    Lovely skin, helpful service, fast delivery. Many thanks.
    I’ll be back.
    :o)

  • yaron 06. 5/5 5 years ago

    Exelent product.and price.the price of expedition is a little bit expensive.but it worth it,thank you.

  • yaron 06. 5/5 6 years ago

    Good service ,good quality,and fast shipping

  • yaron 06. 5/5 6 years ago

    100 satisfied,good quality products ,fair prices.

  • Bee 06. 5/5 6 years ago

    Fast delivery and excellent skins. I am very happy with an organisation like percussion-africaine.

  • Devilheart 06. 5/5 7 years ago

    I always bought some skins, ropes and other mats. Everytime services are excellent and really very fast.

  • SubXyco 06. 5/5 8 years ago

    Very very good quality Skins, thick and preshaved like i wanted it! Best regards from Germany :D

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