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I recently bought this little drum called a "djembe" for our 3-1/2 year old son. It is just like one his favorite Uncle has, so I knew he would love it. It was hand crafted and carved in West Africa. Our children treat it like a toy, which makes me cringe, since I consider it to be a work of art.