This is a high-quality 3D model of a Talking Drum (Dùndún), a traditional hourglass-shaped drum widely used across West Africa, especially among the Yoruba people. The instrument is known for its ability to mimic human speech tones through tension control of the drum cords.

The model features a detailed rope-laced wooden body, natural drum skin surfaces, and includes a curved wooden beater, accurately reflecting real-world construction and proportions. Surface textures capture handcrafted imperfections, fiber wrapping, and subtle wear for added realism.

This asset is ideal for games, films, cinematics, animations, virtual museums, cultural heritage projects, and educational visualizations. The topology is clean and well-organized, suitable for both real-time engines and offline rendering.

The model is fully textured with 4K PBR textures and delivered in multiple industry-standard formats.

Features

• Authentic hourglass-shaped talking drum design
• Detailed rope tension system and drum skin
• Includes curved wooden drumstick
• Clean topology and optimized geometry
• Suitable for close-up hero props and performance scenes

File Formats Included

• FBX
• OBJ
• GLB
• BLEND (source file)