16 Inch Drum

• Handmade Frames of Alaskan Yellow Cedar
• Elk, Buffalo, or Horse Rawhide
• Custom Sizes Available
• Shipped UPS, USPS, or Fed-Ex unless otherwise stated by you
• Drumsticks Available for Sale (see below)

Materials
I make my drums in a traditional manner. I use Alaskan Yellow Cedar and sometimes Port Orford Cedar for the frames. The wood pieces are hand-cut and glued together. There are no metal fasteners used. The glue is high quality waterproof glue. The frames are then sanded smooth. The drum heads are either buffalo or elk rawhide.

Making the Drums
I first select a piece of rawhide suitable for the drum, with no holes or thin spots. I cut the pattern for the drum from the hide. I then soak the hide for at least 24 hours. I also cut and trim the lacing. I lace up the head using a “four directions” pattern. After lacing, I let the drum dry for another 24 hours.

*Art on Drums additional. $50-$300 (please contact me for custom art)