Bàtá drum, omele abo

This drum would be played in music performances of the Yoruba people of Nigeria. Drumming in this part of the world is extremely complex and is one of the most important elements of Nigerian traditional and popular music. This style of drumming was incredibly influential in the formation of Afro-Latin and Caribbean musical styles, especially in Cuba.Heads tensioned by leather thongs bound round at waist to further tension the thongs running from head to head. There is some uncertainty as to whether the smaller head is played. With leather carrying strap and leather strip beater.