X8 Drums Red and Black Backpacker Djembe Drum Legally harvested, environmentally sustainable mahogany wood. One-piece mahogany solid shell construction. Low Stretch Alpine Nylon HTB 5 mm rope. Lateral groove/rough surfaced carvings on interior bowl to reduce overtones. Shells are kiln dried with up to 20 coats of teak oil to protect and preserve the wood.