Drum Maker Stretches Hide in Yola Atelier

Pale walls reflect soft, indirect midday light across the workshop floor where a drum maker works. The artisan stands with focused intensity, hands gripping a stretched animal hide pulled taut over a wooden frame. Cool season air settles in the room, visible through the worker's long sleeves and the crisp texture of the drying leather. Wooden tools rest on a nearby bench, their surfaces worn smooth by years of use. Shadows fall gently across the pale floorboards, creating a quiet rhythm against the electric energy of the craftsman's movement. A thin layer of dust motes hangs suspended in the light beams, catching the glow near the raised hide.