Tlingit Hand Drum

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Early 20th Century 2.375" H x 10.375" D + 4.125" L x 1" D Handle Hand Crafted from Wood and Stretched Hide Leather with a Painted Native Geometric Design and a Carved Wood Handle w ith a Face Fair Condition - Show Burn Damage to hide Northwest Coast hand drums (sometimes called gaaw in Tlingit) are essential for ceremonies, potlatches, dances, and shamanic practices. They provide rhythm for songs and are believed to connect the physical and spirit worlds—drumming can invoke or represent spirits. The carved handle and painted imagery make this a more elaborate, likely ceremonial or personal piece rather than a basic dance drum. Show more