Shaman Drum Weaver 2140

145,00 

A beautiful and unique shaman drum that was handcrafted with love and care in our workshop in Finnish Lapland. The sound is higher and quieter than in bigger drums so it can be played in apartment buildings and other similar environments. Being light-weighted, it’s best suitable for traveling and for children but it is still sturdy enough for not being a toy.

S size drum is suitable for small-scale drumming. It has a soft sound that is perfect for playing by oneself, in small groups and for relaxation. You can also use it for decoration.

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 either dyed with water colour stain or left natural. There is a wooden handle attached behind the drum.

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

The size is 31 cm, weight 0,5 kg.

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Description

A shaman drum was probably one of the first instruments that was used all over the world.  The sound will soothe your mind and relax your tense muscles.

The sound of our small drum is higher than in the bigger drum. If your soul craves for a deeper and more vibrating sound, check our M size drums. If you like to use the drum in a more professional way (e.g. musician), please have a look at the selection of our L size drums.

How to care for your new drum

  • 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)
  • instructions for caring for your drum are included in the package.

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.

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.

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].

Colouring/painting

If you liked to add your own symbols or colour, you can use acrylic- or oil colours (please test first on a small area). Our drums are greased once the drumhead is attached, so that it does not rip, therefore it would be good to avoid painting straightaway after you have received the drum. Please contact us if you have any concerns regarding painting the drum.

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 kinds of talismans, feathers, pearls and other things of your liking.

Additional information
Weight 0,400 kg
Dimensions 31 × 31 × 8 cm
Color

brown

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purple

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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