Use Shaman Drums To Create Unique Western Interior Design
Want to give your home authentic rustic style decor? Try including Shaman drums along with your southwestern home furnishings like I did. My love for these beautiful, American Indian drums began right after my husband and I purchased our new home last year. We knew that because of our love for the southwest, we wanted true southwestern and Native American style home decor with unique rustic home furnishings. Once that was determined I started filling my new home with beautiful western and country pieces that would match my southwest decor and entertain my guests by telling a story at the same time. That is when I came across how simple it was to give my home that chic western style that you see in designer home magazines, by decorating with shaman drums.
Maybe you are like me when I first began digging into the history and meaning of Native American drums, and have only a vague idea of what the Shamans drum is. Or, maybe you are wondering how to choose the best drum to play in your Shaman drum circle. Whatever the case, it is necessary to understand the significance this raw hide drum plays in Native American culture so you can develop a true appreciation for its art and let its power influence you in the right direction.
If you are fortuneate enough to attend or be involved in a Shamanic ceremony you will notice that the Shaman, or spiritual leader, will beat a unique looking raw hide hand drum with a soft drum stick to create the rhythmic monotonous beat needed to take him to an altered mental state. During this altered state of mind, called the Shamanic journey, the spiritual leader receives healing and spiritual powers he uses to guide his people. If you look closely at the Shaman’s drum you