| Want to give your home true Native American style | | | | raw hide string on the other side. They don't have |
| decor? Try using Shaman drums along with your | | | | the loop hold like many other Indian drums do. A |
| rustic home furnishings like I did. My love for these | | | | drum made in this way allows for a natural hand |
| unique, American Indian drums started right after my | | | | holding position so you can fully control the drum and |
| husband and I bought our new home last year. We | | | | easily manipulate the sound that is very important in |
| knew that because of our love for the old west, we | | | | bringing out the right tones necessary to lead you on |
| wanted true southwestern and Native American style | | | | your Shamanic journey. |
| decor with unique rustic home furnishings. Once that | | | | You will also see that many Shamanic drums have |
| was decided I started filling my new home with | | | | symbolic paintings on the rawhide playing surface. |
| awe-inspiring southwestern and Native American | | | | These unique southwestern paintings often depict a |
| pieces that would match my southwest decor and | | | | map of the universe or symbols of spiritual powers |
| entertain my guests by telling a story at the same | | | | you can use to help you in your meditating and |
| time. That is when I came across how easy it was | | | | journeying experience. If you are using the drum for |
| to give my home that beautiful western style that | | | | Shamanic work, take time to look into the symbolic |
| you see in designer home magazines, by decorating | | | | meaning of the painting. Since the southwestern |
| with shaman drums. | | | | paintings have a special power that influences the |
| Maybe you are like me when I first started digging | | | | journey, you want to make sure it is in line with your |
| into the symbolic meaning of Native American drums, | | | | own practices and guides you in that direction. |
| and have only a vague idea of what the Shamans | | | | Also, I like to check the quality of the drum before |
| drum is. Or, maybe you are wondering how to | | | | purchasing. It's critical to check that there are no thin |
| purchase the right drum to play in your Shaman drum | | | | places at the points where the cords of the |
| circle. Whatever the case, it is necessary to | | | | drumhead are attached. This is important for the |
| understand the significance this raw hide drum plays | | | | quality and life of your Shaman drum and will save |
| in Native American culture so you can develop a true | | | | you money in the long run by not having to have it |
| appreciation for its art and let its power guide you in | | | | repaired or buy a new one. |
| the right direction. | | | | A lot of focus is placed on the drum alone but it's |
| If you are fortunate enough to be present at a | | | | also important to choose the right striking mallet so |
| Shamanic ceremony you will notice that the Shaman, | | | | you can enjoy the resonating sound of these native |
| or spiritual leader, will beat a unique looking raw hide | | | | drums to its fullest. You will see that there are many |
| hand drum with a soft drum stick to create the | | | | different types of mallets that evoke different tones |
| soothing monotonous beat needed to take him to an | | | | from the drum and although I personally like using a |
| altered mental state. During this altered state of | | | | mallet with a fur covered head, it is a matter of |
| mind, called the Shamanic journey, the spiritual leader | | | | personal experience. Whether you are looking for |
| receives healing and spiritual powers he uses to guide | | | | Native American musical instruments such as drums |
| his people. If you take a close look at the Shaman's | | | | to add to your home decor or are using it to guide |
| drum you will see that unlike many other leather | | | | you in your spiritual journey, I guarantee that you will |
| Native American drums used during tribal ceremonies, | | | | love the true rustic style and southwest charm |
| these rustic drums have natural raw hide, stretched | | | | brought to your life and home by Shaman drums. |
| over a wood frame on one side and are laced with | | | | |