Africa Heartwood Project Paragon Heartwood Pro Mali Dunun Set – 3 African Dundun Bass Drum Set with Sticks – Dundumba, Sangban, and Kenkeni – Solid Wood w/Cow Skin, Ideal for Performances & Recordings

The Paragon Heartwood Mali Pro Dunun Set is a complete set of professional-grade Malinke bass drums from Bamako, Mali. Each is hand-carved of premium Lenke hardwood, headed with thick, choice cow skin, tuned with cored nylon rope, and custom tuned before shipping. These are the finest African-made dunun drums we have imported, well suited for live performance, dance class, and studio recording. This Paragon Heartwood Mali Dunun (DOO-noon) Set consists of a 15×25 dundumba, 13×22 sangban, and 12×20 kenkeni, and a set of 3 hardwood playing drum stick, and is a step up in craftsmanship and materials quality from the Paragon Heartwood Ivory Coast Dunun Set, and from the the Classic Heartwood Dunun Set from Ghana. Hydrated with karite, the seasoned Lenke hardwood projects the sound for greater clarity and volume, and each drum in the set is fully carved with matching geometric cross-hatch squares and gecko lizards. This dunun set is made using traditional methods by cultural artisans supported by AfricaHeartwoodProject.org, and features: Dundumba (DOON-doom-bah): ~15in x 25in; 25-27 lbs; thick cow skin; solid bass response Sangban (SONG-bahn): ~13in x 22in; 23-24 lbs; thick cow skin; full mid tones Kenkeni (KEN-ken-ee): ~12in x 20in; 18 lbs; medium thick cow skin; bright high tones Set of 3 full size dunun, built in Mali and imported and tuned as a matching family Solid Lenke wood, seasoned and hand carved in Mali, and well hydrated with shea butter Thick, lean Malian cow skins, cleaned, stretched, and sun dried, hair left on 1/4in metal rings, custom sized, wrapped in cloth to protect skin and rope Black fleck 4.5mm imported nylon rope with no-stretch core used for loops and verts Bearing edge hand shaped with comfortable curve that protect skin and enhances sound These sets of dunun African drum cannot be split up or sold separately. Set of matching hardwood playing sticks included 90-day head warranty

Features

• COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL-GRADE DUNUN SET – This Paragon Heartwood Mali Pro Dunun Set includes three expertly crafted bass drums: Dundumba (~15″x25″), Sangban (~13″x22″), and Kenkeni (~12″x20″). Ideal for live performances, dance classes, and studio recordings, this set comes fully tuned and ready to play, with hardwood sticks included.
• PREMIUM HARDWOOD CONSTRUCTION – Each wooden drum is made from solid, seasoned Lenke hardwood, known for its durability and sound projection. Treated with shea butter and lacquer, this floor drum set is built to last, with a beautifully finished and hydrated wood shell for enhanced clarity and volume.
• HAND-TUNED & PERFORMANCE READY – Each drum is meticulously hand-tuned using high-quality, no-stretch cored nylon rope to ensure precise pitch and full tonal range. With a powerful bass response, mid-range fullness, and bright high tones, these djun djuns provide an authentic ensemble experience for drummers of all skill levels.
• THICK, NATURAL COW SKIN FOR RICH TONE – Featuring thick Malian cow skin with hair left on for a mellow sound, each drumhead is stretched, sun-dried, and mounted with cloth-wrapped rings to protect the skin and rope. This traditional setup ensures maximum resonance and durability, making it an authentic addition to African instruments designed for extended play.
• SUPPORTS CULTURAL ARTISANS – Your purchase of this African Drum directly supports Africa Heartwood Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to sustaining livelihoods for artisans in West Africa. By choosing this Musical Instrument Drum Set, you help empower local communities while enjoying a high-quality musical experience.