Lately, it has been popular to make them here in the states
out of molds, fiber glass or plastics mixed with sawdust. I am certain that they may sound as good, but
I think there is something spiritual about being hand-made in Africa with no painting
or decoration, just the natural wood grain. I spent the better part of an hour just
unlacing the old head while the goat skin head is soaking in the bottom of my
shower. I thought that was a great place
to soak it and keep it flat. Then I cleaned and oiled the outside. The heading
and lacing will begin as soon as I give my hands a moment to rest and have the arthritis
medicine to kick in.
I really was not thinking about my hands when I began
this project.
…..but I cannot wait to hear it when it is finished!
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