Description: The Doumbek is a middle eatern goblet shaped drum. Traditionally its made of clay or ceramics and stretched with fish or animal skins. Today many synthetic materials from aluminum to plastic (as you see in the specimen that I own). The origins of the doumbek remain obscure. Though many think it may have its origins from Egypt. This is a false misnomer because the doumbek has not been reveiled on any text shown with in the Egyptian peramids. The doumbek is believed to have some Celtic origins, from Central Europe, but this is still debated as well. The name of the doumbek may have come from a source in its lore suggesting "doum" and "bek" the two main sounds the instrument produces when performed. The doumbek is popular and traditional in percussion roles in Middle Eastern music. But also is very popular in many adaptations of "World Music" in the west.