Viking Drum Vegvisir 1325
Viking drum Vegvisir is a unique instrument handcraft with care in Finnish Lapland. The deep sound will soothe your mind and relax your tense muscles. You can even scare away unwanted guests and spirits with its loud sound! It is perfect for playing, meditation and bring some Viking energy into your life.
Vegvisir a.k.a. the runic compass, Viking compass, Nordic compass was a symbol of protection and guiding for Vikings. It protected them from any danger during their travels, no matter where they were going. It is believed that the symbol was painted on the forehead. The eight spikes in the symbol were probably representing the points of the compass.
Being environmentally friendly and ethical, we source our materials locally from known and responsible suppliers. The frame is made of 7 mm double layered birch plywood which has been treated with wood wax. The drumhead is made of Finnish reindeer skin and the symbols have been added using silk printing. A wooden handle is attached to the back with strings.
A felted drumstick and instructions for caring for the drum are included.
The viking drum is round-shaped, Ø 41 cm, weight is 0,700g.
Viking Drum Valknut 1283
The Viking drum Valknut is lookig for its owner...is it you? The drum has a low sound that resonates deep in the player´s body. It brings with it the Nine Noble Virtues of the Vikings: Courage, truth, honour, fidelity, discipline, hospitality, self-reliance, industriousness and perseverance.
The mystical symbol of Valknut is made of three interlocked triangles that create nine corners. They signify the nine worlds depiced in the Scandinavian mythology. The tree triangles represent a trinity of heaven, earth and hell. Scholars have proposed a variety of explanations for the symbol, sometimes associating it with the god Odin or religious practices surrounding death. Some say that the Vikings wore the symbol for protection. (The source: Wikipedia)
Being environmentally friendly and ethical, we source our materials locally from known and responsible suppliers. The frame is made of 7 mm double layered birch plywood which has been treated with wood wax. The drumhead is made of Finnish reindeer skin and the symbols have been added using silk printing. A wooden handle is attached to the back with strings.
A felted drumstick and instructions for caring for the drum are included.
The viking drum is round-shaped, Ø 41 cm, weight is 0,700g.