Native American Hand Hoop Drum 24"

This 24" diameter hoop drum is the favorite of the Native Tarahumara. With this drum you will be experiencing more serious sound and resonance. This is the size most commonly used in the Tarahumara ceremonies.

Held vertically by a rawhide handle for playing, this drum is powerful enough for group activities but still manageable for personal use. Native American hoop drums of the famous Tarahumara Indians are fashioned by hand. The Tarahumara Indians are said to be North Americas most primitive people, inhabiting caves and cliff dwellings and use their Native American drums as a call to others.

Hoop drums are hand drums made with a piece of native yellow pine bent into the shape of the drum. Rawhide is stretched over both sides, of the drum ring to form a sturdy hand drum. Hoop drums, are held vertically by a rawhide handle on the lacing.

All Native American cultures use drums and these Tarahumara hoop drums are perfect for drumming, rustic decor and as a canvas for art projects. Measures 24" diameter, includes a simple drum beater.

Authentic Native Handcraft, Tribe: Tarahumara