Native Tarahumara Indian Painted Drums

These are hand painted drums, handcrafted by the Tarahumara Indians. Each painted Indian hand drum is unique and features a one of a kind work of art painted in artist oils on the drum head. These painted drums are 12" and 16" diameter. Some are single sided hoop hand drums with a handhold formed on the back from the rawhide lacing like shaman drums others are traditional double sided Tarahumara hand drums.

Through painted drums Native Americans add beauty and a reflection of their lives in their work. This artistic spirit can bee seen in each painted drum. Hand painted drum heads serve as a gallery for the expressions and motives of Native life. Through the ceremonial drums and art handed down, following generations of drum artists find their inspiration through the work of their ancestors. As each new line of Native drum painters creates their work it is mingled with the past.

Painted Indian Drums

As with ancient drums some Native American artists still use hand ground natural dyes for their drum. Paint has also become acceptable as the new medium as traditional drums give way to modern expressions of culture and creativity. Animal drums have always been the predominant Native American instrument of choice and hold special meaning to Native Americans.

Painted drums and drumming traditions vary between tribes but as in modern pow wows the drum has always been honored and revered. Some tribes play large drums while gathered around it and others use personal drums which were custom drums painted or decorated by the drummer. Native American hand drums of the Tarahumara Indians are among the most authentic Native drums available and are suitable for drum music as well as Native decorations.

Native American Drum Painting

Drum painting is a true art and important part of the rich heritage of Indian people portrayed in the paint. Drums painted by hand have come to identify both the drummer and his tribe as well as preserve their rich culture through drawings of nature and legend. Painted Native American drums enrich the lives of all who use them as well as making perfect gifts.

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