Native American hand drums or frame drums of the famous Tarahumara Indians are Native made Indian hoop drums. The Tarahumara Indians are said to be North Americas most primitive people, inhabiting caves and cliff dwellings. Rawhide drums are used during their festivals as a call to gather the people and as an integral part of their ceremony.
When it comes to Native American hand drums, there are many different types and styles available. Different Native Americans made different types of drums and for different purposes. Most often the drums were used in ceremonies and rituals or celebrations of some type. Rawhide drums were very common in most Native American cultures and used in many different types of hand drums. Each of these types of Native American drums is beautiful in its own way and serves an important purpose within the families and tribes, but in general it is the hoop drum that is common to all. The wonder and beauty of Native American hoop drums is not only reserved for Native Americans today, as they are sharing their work with other people of the world. Some of the most famous hoop drums are Tarahumara Indian drums. Their drum festivals draw people from around the world.
What are Hand Drums?Native American hand drums are sometimes called frame drums and throughout Native American history have been a traditional style hoop drum. They are often used in ceremonies and celebrations as well as for meditation or medicine with most Native Americans. In modern society, they are used to teach people about the American Indian culture and often even used as decoration. In some cases, the drums are even used for art projects because the rawhide makes a great canvas for painting and decoration. In the history of Native Americans, drums just like the hoop drum were used for many different things. They were an essential part of the Native American culture and way of life and still remain so today. There are many spiritual, emotional and health-related benefits to drumming and hoop drums are a great way to achieve this.
How are Hand Drums Made? Native American drums are all exquisitely hand made by the tribes that create them, each drum is unique. Tarahumara hoop drums are made by bending a piece of yellow pine into a hoop and rawhide is stretched and laced for heads. A handle is made from rawhide lacing and the drum is played by holding it vertically and tapping or "drumming" the sides. Hoop drums come in many different sizes but the standards are usually from 7” to 28” with 16” to 24” being the most popular among Native American hand drums. A FREE drum beater is included with each hoop drum!
Mini Tarahumara Hoop Drum 4"Native American hoop drum made with a hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Free drum beater included with purchase.
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Native American Drums -Hoop Drum 7"Native American hoop drum made with a hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Native American Hand Drum 10"Hoop drum made with a hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Hand made authentic Native American drums include a Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Native American Hoop Drum 12"Native American hoop drum made with a hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Free Indian drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Shaman Drum 12" -One Sided Native American drumsShaman drums are Native American drums made with a hand bent native yellow pine hoop and genuine stretched rawhide head with lacing on the back to form a hand-hold. A Free drum beater included with purchase.
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Native Blue Corn Rain Drum 12"Tarahumara Indian rain drums are traditional Native drums with a handful of blue corn inside. 12"
Indian Hoop Native American drum 16"Hoop drum made with a hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing for a beautiful Native American drum. Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
16" Shaman Hand Drum -Native American Drum-One Sided Shaman drums are made Native American drums with a hand bent native yellow pine hoop and genuine stretched rawhide head with lacing on the back to form a hand-hold. A Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Tarahumara Indian Blue Corn Rain DrumHand made rain drum by the Tarahumara Indians. Features a dark stained hoop with stretched goat skin rawhide. Inside is a handful of blue corn to simulate the sound of rain. 16" diameter, drum beater included. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Tarahumara Hoop Drum - 20" Native American drumHoop drums of the Tarahumara Indians are made with hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Perfect Native American drums for drumming, rustic decor or art projects. Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
20" Shaman Drum -Single Sided Native American DrumShaman drums are made with a hand bent native yellow pine hoop and genuine stretched rawhide head with lacing on the back to form a hand-hold. A Free Native American drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Native American Indian Hand Drum 22"Hoop hand drums of the Tarahumara Indians are made with hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Native American drums are perfect for drumming, rustic decor or art projects. Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Native American Hand Hoop Drum 24"Native American hoop drums of the Tarahumara Indians are made with hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Perfect for drumming, rustic decor or art projects. Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Tarahumara Indian Native American Drum Hoop Drum 28"Native American hoop drums of the Tarahumara Indians are made with hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Perfect for drumming, rustic decor or art projects. Free drum beater included with purchase. International Buyers: Ordering Requirements
Extra Large Tarahumara Indian Drum 30"Native American hoop drum made with a hand bent native yellow pine and genuine stretched rawhide heads and lacing. Free drum beater included with purchase.
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