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Sami Drum L-size 2266

Name: Sami Drum L-size 2266
Brand: gray
SKU: B-252266
Availability: InStock

385,00 €

A beautiful and unique Sami drum that was handcrafted with love and care in our workshop in Finnish Lapland. This massive instrument has an amazing, low sound with powerful vibrations that you can feel in every cell.

With its ‘deep and resonating sound, the drum is perfect for playing, healing, and creating some magic into your life. It is very useful when meditating to channel the messages of the symbols.

Being environmentally friendly and ethical, we source our materials locally from known and responsible suppliers. The frame is made of double-layered birch plywood which has been waxed with wood wax. The drumhead is Finnish reindeer skin that is left undyed with hand-drawn shamanic symbols on the top. A wooden handle is attached behind the drum.

A felted drumstick and instructions for caring for the drum are included in the package.

Size: 60x43x12 cm, weight 1kg

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SKU: B-252266 Category: Sami Drums Tags: drum, drum music, frame drum, handcraft, lapland, lapland drum, native drum, powerdrum, rumpu-ukko, shaman, shaman drum, shaman´s drum, traditional drum

Description

Ancient shamans in Lapland used Sami drum for healing and travelling to the other side to ask for help and assistance from their ancestors. We might not use the Sami drum nowadays for similar purposes, but it will help you to meditate and be more present.

The vibrations of the sound will soothe your mind and soul. We think it is at its´ best when used by a campfire during the summer or playing it when aurora borealis are blazing on the sky during in the winter.

How to care for your new drum:

Shaman drum is a carefree instrument if you remember a few basic things:

use grease or some leather conditioner couple times a year
keep the drum for example on the wall but not directly in the sunlight or near a heater (strong air conditioning can also dry the drum)
don’t leave the drum in a hot car during the summer
The drum doesn’t like dry air. The risk is that the drumhead becomes too tight causing it to rip (usually really cold weather equals dry air)

Tuning

The drum is very sensitive to the air humidity loosening it in a moist weather and tightening it in a dry weather. This affects the sound as well.

If your drum is too loose, you can dry it e.g. in the sunlight or with a hair dryer. If your drum is too tight, you can spray water on the skin or wipe it with the moist cloth. The drumhead doesn’t respond immediately so wait a couple of minutes.

Watch our video and learn more about tuning (third video from the top).

Colouring/painting

The picture on the drumhead has been hand-drawn. If you liked to add your own symbols or colour, you can use acrylic- or oil colours (please test first on a small area). You can also attach talismans on the frame or carve symbols to it. The drumhead is greased straight after we have attached it to the frame, so that it does not rip. If you have concerns regarding adding paint on the skin, please contact us to check whether the skin is suitable for painting.

The frame is made of birch plywood which is very suitable for carving your own symbols or adding some paint. You could also decorate your frame with different kind of talismans, feathers, pearls and other elements of your liking.

PLEASE NOTE THESE POINTS BEFORE PURCHASE!

Drum skin is a “living” material that absorbs moisture from the air. Sometimes the drum skin is too loose, sometimes too tight. In normal room humidity (approximately 35-60%), the drum sounds normal and doesn’t require much tuning. However, as the indoor air becomes drier or more humid, the drum needs to be tuned to maintain its beautiful sound. Each drum is unique – whilst one may sound excellent in a room, another might merely produce a dull thud. A drum isn’t an “instant gratification” product, but may require attention and focus before each playing session.
In winter, the skin can become too tight and split if you don’t look after it. Conversely, excessive moisture doesn’t harm the skin; it will return to its proper form when the air dries.
Playing outdoors is possible for brief periods without a heat source. Depending on the season and humidity (late summer and autumn are the most challenging times due to high moisture levels), you’ll need a heat source for your drum, such as sunlight or a fire, to maintain proper tension.
Care instructions come with the drum. Overall, drum maintenance is straightforward, and the drum is a durable product!
Please note that each country has different climate and humidity levels, so we cannot guarantee the drum will sound as expected if it has absorbed too much moisture. In such cases, please refer to the care instructions provided with your drum. If you need additional guidance on tuning your drum, you can message us at [email protected].
If you liked to have a drum that works in every weather conditions, please choose a drum that can be adjusted.

Blessing the drum

Blessing a drum is an old tradition in which the energies of the drum and the owner merge and the drum becomes your own. Though, blessing is recommended, it is not necessary, you can still use the drum without doing it.

Additional information

Weight	0,950 kg
Dimensions	60 × 43 × 12 cm
Color	gray

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You can order the shaman drum from the online store or by email. After receiving the order and payment, we will usually pack and mail the drum within 1-3 days.

Payment
The shaman drum is paid for via online banking. An alternative payment method is PayPal or prepayment.

Shipping costs
Delivery costs depends on destination country. You can see delivery costs at shopping basket before payment.

Return Policy
The products have a standard return policy of 14 days. If you do not wish to keep the drum please contact us for a refund.

We pack the drums carefully. In case of shipping damage, please contact us by email.

Rumpu-ukko
Rakkolantie 252
54500 Taavetti
Finland
email: info(at)rumpu-ukko.fi