Ngoma drums

Ngoma (also called engoma or ng'oma or ingoma) are musical instruments used by certain Bantu populations of Africa.

In Kikongo, "ngoma" is used by extension to signify specific dances, social occasions, and rhythms.

The engalabi most closely resembles the original ngoma and is taller and more cylindrical than all the other drums in this set.

All of the other drums are covered with cow skin on the top and bottom using an intricate lacing system, whereas the engalabi has a lizard-skin head attached with small wooden pegs.

The most popular African drums include the Djembe, Dundun, Bata, and Bougarabou just to highlight a few.

Ngoma often serves as a tool to unify the tribe, and assist in health or life transitions and a way to communicate to the spirits.