Wheel Shamanic Drum Made to Order

These beautiful handmade Shamanic drums are made to order with natural hide and traditionally hand cut lacing and made in a mindful way, in ceremony and with an individual blessing.

Wheel Drum Style

This style is inspired by a traditional Siberian style of drum, where ridges are created to form resonance chambers in the outer rim. In traditional Siberian drums, these are usually 7 or 9 ridges, to represent sacred mountains. In our style of this drum, we have 16 ridges, positioned to correspond with the Wheel of the Year that is within each drum.

Options for the Hide

The Horse

Horse is generally darker in colour

The Horse is a symbol of moving forward with power and determination. The Shamanic Drum is also known as the “Shaman’s Horse” as the Shaman rides on the back of the rhythm into the journey. As such, horse drums are often great as journeying drums.

The Stag

Stag is often a light/dark tan colour

The stag is a symbol of strength, of standing tall and proud and pushing through adversity with those powerful antlers that carry so much timeless wisdom. Working with the stag medicine, one maintains focus on their goals and plans, and with their head down and driving forward, can overcome all obstacles.

The Reindeer

Reindeer is often a cream colour (or Red if choosing the Dyed option)

The Reindeer is a gentle spirit and a great healer. Just like the Reindeer in the Father Christmas story, the Reindeer represents the journey in the other worlds. In Mongolia, there are carved depictions of Reindeer flying in the sky dating back to 3,000 years ago. Reindeer drums are often great journeying drums or personal drums.

Crystal bound into the handle

It is possible to have a CRYSTAL bound into the handle. Please tell us what crystal you would like, or if you would prefer no crystal. We are able to use many and most crystals for the handle, though if you require something special for the handle of your drum, we will discuss this individually with you. In some cases, it may require an extra cost to order the stone.

Size

With regard to size, generally, the larger the drum is, the deeper the tone is. The size of this drum is measured as the outer edges of the ridges.

Processing Time

Made to order drums usually take up to 6-8 weeks to prepare, birth and leave to dry completely before sending on to you.

Sustainability

At Heron Drums, we work with natural materials and animal hides - this way the strength and the spirit of the animal and the tree live on and its heartbeat will take so many on beautiful journeys. All of the hides and hoops for our shamanic drums are ethically and sustainably sourced, meaning that the hides are sourced from privately owned horses that have died naturally, or wild culled stags and reindeer, where the hides are otherwise discarded, and the wood for the hoops is from sustainably managed forests. Because of this, patterns and styles will vary.

With your drum, you will also receive a drum beater that has been especially paired with the drum to best bring out its voice.