The Kpanlogo drum as with other African drums were used as a form of communication as they could be heard clearly over large distances. African drums such as the Kpanlogo drum were also used to communicate the commencement or the end of war. In the case of the Kpanlogo drum, it was use in the royal courts of Ghana and would have been used in ceremonies and celebrations as well as communications such as announcement to the people the birth or death of members of the royal family. The Kpanlogo drum played such a central theme in many of the important ceremonies that it became known as the ceremonial drum. Today it still plays an important role and can be found in many African bands.
Our Kpanlogo drums are handmade and are treated with palm oil, which not only protects the wood on the drum but also gives it a rich patina. Numerous small wooden pegs attach the drum skinhead, which have been adjusted to give a rich sound, which the Kpanlogo drum is well known for. This is a wonderful piece of functional African art.