Joining the acclaimed Toca series, the Black Mamba, is a new 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 new 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.
The Toca African Djembe is priced moderately--emphatically so
when you consider that each instrument sized 10" through 13" comes
with a professional padded bag featuring tough shoulder straps,
a hip belt and exterior accessory pouches. In addition, each includes
a padded Djembe Hat to complete protective coverage. And there's
more: a silver sunscreen (think a sweltering parking lot and those
shiny car windshield covers) to prevent heat buildup. The Toca
African Djembe is clearly a dictionary definition of the oft-used
phrase "added value"!
Joining the acclaimed Toca series, the Black Mamba, is a new 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 new Toca
African Djembe with Pro Bag and Head Hat. 
