Atumpan Talking Drums & Black Star of Africa Half Pesewa Ghana Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry (Adowa Dance) (1967) (BLM) (Pan-African)

Atumpan Talking Drums & Black Star of Africa Half Pesewa Ghana Authentic Coin Money for Jewelry and Craft Making (Adowa Dance) (Fontomfrom) (1967) (Pan-Africanism) Obverse: Pair of Atumpan talking drums Lettering: GHANA FREEDOM AND JUSTICE Reverse: 5-pointed Black Star of Africa, in the center, dividing the date. Denomination below. Lettering: HALF 19 67 PESEWA Features Issuer Ghana Period Republic (1960-date) Type Standard circulation coin Year 1967 Value 1/2 Pesewa (0.005 GHC) Currency Second cedi (1967-2007) Composition Bronze Weight 2.9 g Diameter 20.2 mm Thickness 1.2 mm Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized Yes Number N# 6175 References KM# 12, Schön# 8 WIkipedia: The Atumpan is a type of Bono talking drum. Played in pairs, these drums provide the bass part in Adowa dance ensembles. These drums are also found in Fontomfrom ensembles. Construction and functionality The body of the atumpan is made of wood, with a hollow interior. Its bottom is open, to increase