This is a Lenke wood djembe from Mali. The shell is very solid and very well carved. The combination of the shell, and the medium thick goat skin that we headed this djembe with, creates a great all around djembe. The tones and bass are deep which make it ideal for accompaniment, and the slaps are clean and clear which make it great for solo as well. This djembe can be subtle or loud for solo which make it an excellent all around djembe.