Talking Drum
The talking drum is made from deer skin over a specially-made Yeboa shell from Nigeria, Ghana or Senegal. Traditionally, tied with spun goat-skin ropes.
Played under the armpit with a curved stick. Makes a range of 8 sounds, from bouncy (rubbery) middle tone to shallow high-pitched, depending on the pressure on the ropes.
Used maily in praise singing and naming ceremonies.