Toca Origins 12" Wood Djembe - African Mask

The Toca TODJ-12AM Origins djembe brings that earthy, West African drum-circle vibe into your hands, with a look and sound that immediately pulls you in. Handcrafted from a single piece of sustainably sourced mahogany and topped with a traditional goatskin head, it feels alive the second you start laying down tones and slaps.

Features

This Origins series djembe is carved from a single plantation-grown mahogany log, giving it a solid, organic feel and a naturally resonant voice. The shell’s interior is shaped with a mix of lathe grooves and hand carving, leaving a rough-hewn surface that’s there for a reason: it tightens up the response, reins in stray overtones, and helps the drum speak clearly in a mix of other hand drums and percussion.

Up top, you get a hand-selected goatskin head mounted in traditional fashion with rope weaving and wooden pegs. That classic build not only looks right, it gives the head a taut, responsive feel that reacts to every nuance of your hands. The African Mask aesthetic ties it all together, giving this drum a visual character that matches its deep, organic voice.

Tone

Sonically, this one leans warm and resonant, with a rich low end that blooms when you dig into the center and clear, articulate highs when you move toward the edge. The rough-carved interior helps keep the sound focused, so your bass tones stay punchy and your slaps cut with a crisp, speaking attack rather than getting lost in overtones. It’s the kind of drum that rewards dynamics—soft patterns stay round and musical, while harder strokes pop with energy and definition.

Specifications

• Brand: Toca
• Model: TODJ-12AM
• Series: Origins
• Shell material: Plantation-grown mahogany
• Shell construction: Handcrafted from a single piece of sustainably sourced mahogany
• Interior: Rough-hewn with lathe grooves and hand carving
• Head material: Hand-selected goatskin
• Head mounting: Rope weaving with wooden pegs
• Design: African Mask
• Intended use: Traditional West African-style djembe for percussionists and drum circle participants