Hand Drum

Mechanics & Inner Workings

A long stick with lined rock at the end is attached to a wooden frame with the drum face, and strikes it upon shaking the object. Alternatively, one can tap the object, causing it to sound a beat.

Manufacturing process

Square wooden frame, often carved out or nailed together. The skin is somehow attached and the stick fixed onto the handle which is woven rope.

Significance

Commonly used to gain attention or express appreciation, not of great importance apart from tradition and becoming a societal norm.

Item type

Musical Instrument

Current Location

Ienor

Related ethnicities

• Kela

Rarity

Most citizens bear this object as a simple tradition.

Weight

0.02-0.05kg

Dimensions

0.2×0.2m

Raw materials & Components

Wooden frame and stick, animal skin face, lined rock and rope handle.

Tools

Hammer and nails/adhesive/sewing tools