Shamanic Drum Cow Hair Head willow frame in sizes we offer, 8 inch to 26 inch
Type: It is a type of frame drum characterised by a skin stretched over a shallow, circular wooden frame. The particular lacing pattern on the back, with a handle formed by a complex knot of ropes, is a common feature of drums used in shamanic and spiritual practices.
Materials:
Drumhead: The drumhead is made from cowhide. The colour, texture, and visible hair suggest it could be goat, deer, or possibly another type of hide. The presence of the “Vellum Head Company” watermark, a business that specialises in drum skins, also points to the use of a natural animal hide.
Frame: The outer hoop is a wooden frame.
Lacing/Handle: The lacing system that holds the drumhead taut and forms the handle is made of a strong rope or sinew.
Construction: The drumhead is stretched over the wooden frame and secured in place by the tension created by the lacing. The ropes are knotted together in the centre to form a handhold, which is an integral part of the drum’s design for playing and holding.
Shamanic drums are traditionally used in various indigenous cultures around the world for ceremonies, healing, and spiritual journeys. The specific materials and construction methods can vary based on cultural tradition.
