Originating from Africa, it is played by squeezing the strings on the drum's sides to change the drum's pitch, producing a distinctive talking effect. See photos.
AFRICAN TALKING DRUM FROM YORUBAS OF NIGERIA WITH TWO DRUM STICKS - ILU GAN GAN
African Talking Drum - Gangan Drum
ILU GAN GAN - AFRICAN TALKING DRUM FROM YORUBAS OF NIGERIA, INCLUDING DRUM STICK
ANTIQUE AFRICAN TALKING DRUM - TRIBAL DRUM - figure carving club
