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Native American hand drums are sometimes called frame drums and throughout Native American history have been a traditional style hoop drum except that the drum ring is a frame built up from many pieces of wood rather than a hoop of bent wood. They are often used in ceremonies and celebrations as well as for meditation or medicine with most Native Americans. In modern society, they are used to teach people about the American Indian culture and often even used as decoration. In some cases, th …

Genuine log drums made with tree trunks are easy to hold and play while seated and have a strong voice that doesn't quickly give out with prolonged drumming or storage in humid conditions. All American Indian natural rawhide hand drums are affected by humidity and may temporarily lose tension in the hide. When placed in the sun or dried they quickly recover. Double sided trunk hand drums are the most resistant to humidity. Things that make trunk drums unique is that each tree …

Wrought iron lamps add so much rich warmth to western or southwestern themed living rooms, dens, family rooms and even bedrooms. Rustic western lamps accented with beautiful lamp shades made of rawhide and leather seem to capture the spirit of their space and pull all the room's elements together in rustic sophistication. Handcrafted iron lamps are not available in department store, but you can buy western lamps online. Because of the many types of lamps for sale you can create the look and …