Beaver Hide Drums Native American Handmade 10" & 12" Sacred Ceremonial Drums

These handcrafted Native American drums are made using traditional beaver hide stretched over a maple wood frame, creating a rich, deep, and resonant tone. Used for spirituality, ceremony, and healing, these drums have been an integral part of Native traditions for hundreds of years.

Product Details

• Drum Sizes Available: 10" & 12".
• Material: Hand-stretched beaver rawhide over a traditional maple wood frame.
• Frame: Bent wood construction, preserving the historical drum-making methods.
• Tone: One-of-a-kind deep, low resonance, making each drum unique.
• Color Variations: Shades range from light brown, brown, dark brown to black.
• Handcrafted & Unique: Each drum is individually made, ensuring no two are exactly alike.

The Spiritual & Ceremonial Significance of Drums

Drums have been used in ceremonies and prayer for centuries. The round frame represents the circle of life, while the drum’s rhythm connects us to the heartbeat of Mother Earth. This one-sided hand drum—often called a "Shaman Drum"—has been the most popular style among Native American tribes for centuries, favored for its rich, grounding sound.

Beaver Medicine & Symbolism

• Stamina & Endurance: The beaver represents the ability to persevere through challenges and build a strong foundation for life.
• Wisdom & Adaptability: In Blackfoot tradition, the beaver is associated with sacred knowledge and the wisdom of the pipe.
• Cultural Importance: Beavers are honored in various tribes, including the Muskogee Creek, Chippewa, Menominee, Abenaki, Caddo, Mojave, Huron, Iroquois, Tlingit, and Kwakiutl. Many tribes also feature the beaver as a clan symbol or on totem poles.

Maple Wood & Spiritual Energy

• Element: Fire – Represents transformation, passion, and renewal.
• Spiritual Significance: Maple helps heal emotional wounds, release disappointment, and encourage unconditional love.

A Sacred Instrument for Ceremony & Healing

These handmade beaver hide drums are perfect for:

• Spiritual & Healing Practices – Used in shamanic healing, energy work, and meditation.
• Traditional Ceremonial Use – A powerful tool for drumming circles, powwows, and personal rituals.
• Collectors & Cultural Enthusiasts – A historically significant and beautifully handcrafted drum.

Turnaround Time & Shipping

• Handmade to order – please allow 3-5 days for production before shipping.
• Due to the handcrafted nature, each drum will have slight variations in tone, color, and hide pattern.

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