Shaman’s drum you will see that unlike many other leather Native American drums used for tribal ceremonies, these rustic drums have natural raw hide, stretched over a wooden frame on one side and are laced with raw hide string on the other side. They don’t have the loop hold like many other Indian drums do. A drum fashioned in this way gives you a natural hand holding position so you can fully control the drum and easily create the sound that is very important in bringing out the right tones necessary to guide you on your Shamanic journey.
You will also see that many Shamans drums have symbolic painted designs on the rawhide drum face. These unique American Indian paintings often depict a map of the universe or symbols of spiritual powers you can use to aid you in your spiritual journeying experience. If you are using the drum for Shamanic work, take time to study the significance of the painting. Since the southwestern symbols have a special power that directs the journey, you want to make sure it is in line with your own practices and guides you in that direction.
Also, I always make sure to check the quality of the drum before purchasing. It’s important to check that there are no thin places at the points where the cords of the drumhead are connected. This is vital to the quality and life of your Shaman drum and will ultimately save you money by not having to have it repaired or buy a new one.
A lot of attention is placed on the drum alone but it’s also important to choose the right striking mallet so you can enjoy the resonating sound of these native drums to its fullest. You will realize that there are many different types of mallets that evoke different tones from the drum and although I