Kit for Elk Rawhide Hoop Drum

Starting at: $112.50

We hand cut the drum head, punch sixteen holes in the head and cut the lacings from the same animal. Our prayers are directed to the spirit of the animal who gave its life, and to the one who will have this drum kit. Most all of our work is done from our location in Portland, Oregon.

Each kit contains a elk rawhide head and lacing, your choice of 13", 15", 17" or 21"-22" Yellow Cedar hoop (2 7/8" deep), 13" or 17" Willow Oak hoop (3 1/4" deep), 15" or 18" Deodar Cedar hoop (2 1/2" deep) or 15" or 20" Maple hoop (2 7/8" deep). Also included are the makings for a soft beater, which we recommend for these drums. The instructions are easy to follow, and this makes a great project for those who want to put their own prayer and energy into their instrument.

The drum shown is for illustration only, each drum is different and has its own personality, appearance and voice. If you like, give us a call at 877-34 DRUMS and we will be happy to play them for you so that you can choose the perfect sound for you.


	When we are working in the West on the Medicine Wheel -- the Water, Emotions, Chaos, Shadow Self -- then Elk medicine gives us the stamina and endurance to get through the edges -- from the Known to the Unknown. As we go through our fears, we expand ourselves and add more trust to our circle. Trust is the lubricant that helps us take the "leap of faith" that leads us to unity with Spirit, and to a reclaiming of our original grace. Elk is powerful medicine for healing child abuse and addictive patterns. The Elk will bring up our unresolved grief, and help purify and cleanse us through grieving and crying our sweet tears. The vibration of Elk opens the third Chakra, the belly, where we carry our fears and undigested values that interfere with our pure will. The Elk is a communal animal, hanging out with members of the same sex except during mating season.

	The Cedar tree is a powerful healing tree, and the flutes and drums constructed from the Cedar carry a superior resonance and healing energy. The Natives of the Northwest smudged with Cedar, used Cedar tea for healing and carved their totems and canoes from this sacred wood. Many songs were written about the healing energies of Cedar, and when a tree was taken, all parts of it were used for the healing and survival of the People.

	The diva of the Willow Oak teaches mental clarity. When you are inundated with worry, anxiety and repetitive thoughts, your mind acts as a screen that keeps you from sensing fully your own spiritual understanding. Willow Oak mentally detaches you from your confusion, and gives you the central focus from a broader perspective. The soul tone is G#, element is air and subtle body affinities are Mental/spiritual. If you want to learn how to meditate, willow oak is a fascinating teacher. It can relax your physical body, calm your anxiety, and aid you in releasing thoughts that run in your head like a broken record. The affirmation is "I still my thoughts with compassion, and center on the Purity and Peace of My Spirit"

	Quality: Healing disappointment in relationships. Spirit tone: D Subtle body affinities: Emotional/Mental, Element: Fire Maple helps you release disappointment and disillusionment at a change in form or the termination of a relationship. You are encouraged to extend unconditional love to the other by affirming the positive qualities of that person. Maple also tells you to focus unconditional love toward yourself and affirm your own gifts to the relationship. As you do this you will experience more peace. Unconditional love for another always connects you with that person and comforts you with your own strength.

	Like the Yellow Cedar, the Deodar Cedar tree is a powerful healing tree, and drums constructed from this Cedar also carry a superior resonance and healing energy. This is the national tree of Pakistan, where these rims are constructed. It is held sacred by the Hindu people and dedicated to the God Shiva. The Sanskrit name for this tree, devadaru, means "God Tree." Indian sages dedicated to Shiva traditionally lived with their families in Deodar Cedar forests.

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13 inch Deodar Cedar (2 1/2 deep) ( +$112.50 )
13 inch Willow Oak (3 1/4 deep) ( +$112.50 )
13 inch Yellow Cedar (2 7/8 deep) ( +$112.50 )
15 inch Deodar Cedar ( 2 1/2 deep) ( +$127.50 )
15 inch Maple (2 7/8 deep) ( +$127.50 )
17 inch Willow Oak (3 1/4 deep) ( +$142.50 )
18 inch Deodar Cedar (2 1/2 deep) ( +$142.50 )
20 inch Deodar Cedar (2 1/2 deep) ( +$157.50 )
20 inch Maple (2 7/8 deep) ( +$162.50 )