Traditional African Instruments
Traditional African Instruments
Music is the heartbeat of Africa. These traditional instruments are not just objects — they are living cultural artefacts, each one carrying the rhythms, ceremonies and stories of the communities that created them.
Curated by Daniel Okiror — musician, cultural ambassador and founder of Africa Safari — each instrument in this collection is authentic, handcrafted and sourced directly from East African artisans and musicians.
Available Instruments
- 🎵 Kalimba / Akogo (Thumb Piano) — the gentle, meditative voice of Africa, played across generations in Ateker communities (€55 – €150)
- 🎻 Adungu — the traditional Ugandan arched harp, a hauntingly beautiful instrument with deep roots in Acholi and Alur culture (€55 – €150)
- 🎺 Alamaru / African Flute — a traditional East African wind instrument with a warm, breathy tone rooted in pastoral and ceremonial traditions (€55 – €150)
- 🥁 Djembe — the iconic East African drum, hand-carved and skin-topped (€55 – €150)
- 🎻 Orutu / Arigirigi — a traditional Ugandan one-string fiddle, rare and beautiful (€55 – €150)
- 🥁 Engoma — traditional Ugandan ceremonial drum (€65 – €120)
- 🎺 Endingidi — Ugandan tube fiddle, a rare collector's piece (€55 – €85)
- 🎶 Shakers & Rattles — seed pods, beaded rattles and percussion pieces (€15 – €35)
Premium Instruments — By Request
- 🎸 Ngoni — the ancient West African lute, ancestor of the banjo, rooted in griot tradition (€850 – €1,500)
- 🎸 Kora — the 21-string West African harp-lute, handcrafted from a calabash gourd and cowhide (€850 – €1,500)
Ngoni and Kora are available by request and subject to availability. Please contact us to discuss your order.
Why These Are Special
- Authentic instruments — not decorative replicas
- Handcrafted by East African artisans and instrument makers
- Curated by a professional African musician
- Each instrument comes with a brief cultural note about its origin and use
- Every purchase supports music and artisan communities across Africa
Perfect for musicians, educators, cultural enthusiasts, schools and anyone who wants to bring the sound of Africa into their space.
Origin: Kenya, Uganda & West Africa
Curated by: Daniel B. Okiror, Africa Safari
Sold by: Africa Safari Gift Shop Utrecht