Camel-mounted Kettledrums ?

[chicklewis]

Found another fascinating reference in reading the 'Death in the Dark Continent' rules. 

From the 'DRUMS' stratagem - - - "We restrict this option to the great camel-mounted kettledrums of the Islamic Savannah armies, - - - "

I have exhausted my search skills and have not found a single picture of how these should appear. I would love to add them to my pretty Hausa-Fulani army. I am capable of converting same, but need to have a target-appearance in mind.Dare I hope that some unknown manufacturer offers such a miniature?

Please advise.  Thanks, Chick

[Will Bailie]

How about Eureka Miniatures (for 28mm):
https://eurekaminusa.com/collections/dark-ages-28mm-salah-al-din/products/100dak73-camel-drummer

[chicklewis]

Those do look nice!   Thanks for the pointer. 

I wonder if the Savannah camel drummers looked like Saladin's ??

[dadlamassu]

Modern Nigeria

[Plynkes]

I wonder if the Savannah camel drummers looked like Saladin's ??

An old picture of a Nigerian camel drummer...


And one from one of the modern durbars where the Knights of the Savannah still strut their stuff...


Looks like the modern ones at least have a separate drummer behind the guy riding the camel. Don't know if they did that back in the day.

[chicklewis]

WONDERFUL !   I KNEW I could count on you guys !!

Looks to me as though the Eureka model will work if the drums are shortened (flat bottoms) and head swapped for an Islamic-cap or wrapped face rather than a turban. 

Ordered two of the Eureka offering.

THANKS much ! 

Chick

[Hammers]

Perry miniatures has Ringo Starr on camel back in their Saracen range.

[Plynkes]

Nah, the official drummer of the Caliphates is Keith (crescent) Moon. 



(I'm sorry. I'm so very sorry.)

[Plynkes]

The Eureka one is really nice, but that Perry fellow has drums that are more on the money (less converting is good).


Plus you get a chap brandishing the result of a steamy night of forbidden passion between a coach horn and a vuvuzela.

[Hammers]

Nah, the official drummer of the Caliphates is Keith (crescent) Moon. 


(I'm sorry. I'm so very sorry.)

Listen up, everyone! You get to egg Plynkes for half an hour starting...now!

[chicklewis]

"The Eureka one is really nice, but that Perry fellow has drums that are more on the money (less converting is good)."

I ordered the Perry set as well, and it arrived today.  Great service.  And the castings are just lovely.  I'll do a little converting head-swapping, and have THREE camel drummers !!

Chick