Assignment Task: Medieval West Africa Artifacts Djembe drum
Djembe in Africa were the first to carve this wooden instrument.
The djembe drum is said to have been invented in the 12th Century by the Mandinke tribe in what is now Mali, in West Africa. It has been played by West Africans for generations forming an integral part of ritualistic life in Mali, Guinea, Senegal and other neighbouring West African countries.
Q1. What is the artifact and how is it used?
Q2. How did the artifact get there? Did they make it or did they buy it? (Why do you have that opinion)
Q3. What does it tell you about Medieval Africa?