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Native American drums used for rustic tables are the exact opposite of the cold look of contemporary style and ultra modern decorating. People are making a strong shift in their expectations for their furniture’s comfort and design by embracing Native American. Drums suite both form and function when one desires to build a sense of home into their design. Warmth and friendliness have become the emphasis of this popular decor with Indian drum tables, antler lamps and rawhide lamp shades …

Native American drums are without a doubt the most used instruments among the American Indian people. Drums for hundreds of years have always been at the hub of Native American lifestyle, forming what is now the center of religion and spirituality as well as feast days where a pow wow drum is at the forefront. Indian Shaman in North American history have all used drums in various ways to connect with a higher power known to most as the Great Spirit. To Native people, Indian drums are much m …

Native American drums have always occupied a place of significance in celebrations, ceremonies and spiritual events among various Native American tribes. While dancing to the beats of sacred drums, and chanting spiritual hymns, tunes and songs, the Native Indians endeavor to seek closeness with their creator. Just as many cultures prescribe peaceful meditation to become one with nature, the drum beating and chanting is the Native Indian way of prayer and meditation.The drums used by the Indians …

Try painted drums if you are looking for a great rustic decorating idea. You can use decorative drums, made by Native American Indians to give your home true, southwestern style. I was recently looking for an easy and inexpensive way to redecorate my living room and give it a rustic, western flare, and started buying great southwestern accessories for rustic home decor. I ended up purchasing two beautiful painted drums that added the perfect rustic touch to my home and gave it that authenti …

Native American drums such as those made by the Tarahumara Indians have a wonderful variation of tone across the surface of the drum head. These drums are made by hand with natural rawhide rather than modern materials. The characteristics of the sound they create are quite unique, and are often at the center of powwows or personal drumming groups. People who play Indian drums vary the tone of the drum in two or three ways. This is done mainly by the strength of the strike with the drum …