How To Use Shaman Drums For Chic Southwest Home Decor
Looking for a great way to give your home decor western or rustic style? Try including Shaman drums along with your rustic home furnishings like I did. My love for these beautiful, American Indian drums started right after my husband and I bought our new home last year. We knew that because of our love for the old west, we wanted true southwestern and Native American style decor with unique rustic home furnishings. Once that was decided I started filling my new home with awe-inspiring southwestern and Native American pieces that would go with my southwest decor and entertain my visitors by telling a story at the same time. That is when I discovered how easy it was to give my home that beautiful southwest style that you see in designer home magazines, by decorating with shaman drums.
Maybe you are like me when I first started hearing about the history and meaning of Native American drums, and have only a rough idea of what the Shamans drum is. Or, maybe you are wondering how to choose the right drum to play in your Shaman drum circle. Whatever the case, it is necessary to understand the role this raw hide drum plays in Native American culture so you can develop a true appreciation for its art and let its power lead you in the right direction.
If you are fortunate enough to attend or be involved in a Shamanic ceremony you will notice that the Shaman, or spiritual leader, will beat a unique looking raw hide hand drum with a soft drum stick to create the soothing monotonous beat used to take him to an altered mental state. During this altered state of mind, called the Shamanic journey, the spiritual leader receives healing and spiritual powers he uses to guide his people. If you look closely at the