Try Native American Drums For Perfect Southwestern Decorating
Try Native American Drums For Perfect Southwestern Decorating
Native American drums are recognized as some of the most used Indian instruments among Native Americans and many other people as well. Drums have served many purposes for generations and have always been the center of Native American lifestyle. They have been used to create a strong foundation of religion and spirituality in social gatherings and powwows.
Indian Shaman in North America history have all used drums in various rituals and ceremonies to communicate with a higher power known to most as the Great Spirit. To Native people, Indian drums are much more than just decorations or nice musical instruments. American Indian drums are believed to speak in a personal way to the drummer. The circle of a Native American drum represents the earth and life. Hoop drums and shaman drums, the most easily identified, are Indian hand drums used in many personal healing and religious ceremonies as well as public ceremonies such as a Native American powwow.
The skin of the animal that is placed over the ring brings with it unique characteristics of the spirit of the animal and brings a sense of life to the drum when played. Many people think of striking a drum to make a sound, but to Indian drummers and those who play in drumming groups and drum circles, the desire is to draw out the sound. The beating drum is compared to the beating of a human heart and is said to represent the heart beat of the earth which is a belief that is classic Native American. Drums in this way become the foundation to connect one’s spirit with that of the earth and the Great Spirit through out the history of Native Americans.
Native American drums come from a wonderful culture and because they are so important
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