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Origin West Africa, particularly Mali, but also elsewhere. Maker location Ethiopia. Maker Unknown.

The Djembe was made starting in the 14th century (1300s) in the Old Mali Empire. It has a long and storied past in Africa. In modern day it has become popular world wide and has many uses in many styles of music. (Price, 2013)

The djembe is an African drum, typically from the west coast of the continent.