The wooden edge is well rounded to make playing easier on the hands. And of course it is laced with the Mali weave, with plenty of extra string for tuning.
Drums relax their tone as the humidity in the hide increases.
They can be temporarily tuned higher by warming the head, which dries it out. Never get it hotter than is comfortable to touch. They are shipped detuned, to avoid breakage, which can happen in airplanes at high altitudes. These come in a variety of ribbon colors, with and without decorations. Sabar or Djembe Red or Yellow Cedar available as a custom carved order, no extra charge.