The udu is a Nigerian clay pot drum with an origin in traditional water storage jars. These drums are thrown on the wheel, sometimes in two parts, burnished and then fired in the low temperature sawdust/salt/copper firing process. They range in size from 10-16� in height, 6-9� in diameter. The size and the shape of the pot and the openings will affect the tone and penetrating watery sound of each drum. Drums rest on rope stands made of hemp, fashioned by Dale German.