Joining the acclaimed Toca
series, the Black Mamba, is an instrument destined to be extremely popular for
several reasons, not least of which is the ascendancy of the Djembe as
instrument-of-choice for drum circles and percussive gatherings. Furthermore,
the elusive and intriguing tones inherent in traditional African instruments are
all there in the Toca African Djembe with Pro Bag and Head Hat.
Hand-crafted and highlighted
with appropriate graphics, the Toca African Djembe is a subtle beauty, what with
the juxtaposition of a black satin sheen and fine expertly-chiseled imagery that
bares the natural wood. And that’s only the exterior.
The Toca African Djembe is
hand-carved from environmentally friendly Balinese mahogany, felled from special
replenished forests and subject to regular government inspection. Once fashioned
into the familiar shape and hollowed out, the Toca African Djembe is treated
with up to 20 coats of teak oil, which penetrates, protects and preserves the
wood. It is only after this complete preparation that the unique satin black and
contrasting folkloric graphics are applied. Specially selected natural goatskin
heads, treated with black dye, are seated and traditional tensioning systems are
fitted. Each Toca African Djembe is hand strung with durable Alpine rope that
features braided cores—meaning stretching is kept to a bare minimum. At this
point, they are tested and earn membership in the elite Toca Black Mamba Series.
