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Darbuka drum (12
Darbuka drum (12
Darbuka drum (12
Darbuka drum (12

Darbuka drum (12") with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay NEW LOWER PRICE!

$ 66

Availability: 17 in stock
  • Item Diameter: 6 in
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Condition: Used; goatskin drumhead shows use but is in excellent condition
  • Type: Darbuka
  • Material: Wood

    Description

    The darbuka
    (also variously spelled and called the dombek, dumbak, doumbek, derbeki, tablah, or tombek) is the most popular Middle Eastern drum. Characteristically played in a horizontal position across the lap with the hands and fingers, this goblet-shaped drum produces a wide dynamic range of tones.
    This instrument was a gift to me, so I do not know its origin, but it is beautifully made, has a terrific bright, crisp sound, and the wooden body is adorned with a mother-of-pearl inlay. The drumhead is goatskin and is in very good shape and has some discoloration.