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Hand Drums

		Beaded Palm Drum - (Small 18cm) - ID29 These delightful hand held beaded palm drums are made with a strong wooden frame overlaid with goatskin and finished attractively with assorted coloured beads. The drum is hand held and beaten with the palm or fingers. Alternatively a light padded drum stick (not included) may be used. Uses include general percussion groups/workshops, theatre work, drama or storytelling, sound therapy or shamanic work. Click For Larger Image Price: £12.50


		Damaru Drum - Nepalese / Tibetan - AC0108 Measures 4-4.5 inches diameter x 3 inches depth. This beautifully designed hard to find traditional Nepalese/Tibetan Damaru Drum has dual heads. These drums used to be traditionally made from two half skulls. The drum is beaten to call the attention of the universe to the prayers of the believer. The Drum is held and swayed from side to side so that the hanging beaters beat the Drum alternately. A soft padded stick (not included) may also be used to beat the Drum. An attractive Chukku pendant is attached to the Drum, which also comes in it's own brocade protective carrying case. Truly a stunning & unique instrument. Great for any music workshops or educational purposes or for Shamanic work. Please note these are individual hand made items and slight variations may occur Click For Larger Image Price: £19.99


		Ocean Hand Drum - Decorated - BD51 Beautiful hand painted/stencil design. The ocean is a powerful metaphor for the Buddhist idea of abandoning the ego and becoming one with the universe. Gently moving this drum from side to side gives an oceanic sound ideal for the practice of meditation. Measures approx 14cm in diameter. Click For Larger Image Price: £9.99


		Ocean Hand Drum - Undecorated - BD50 TIBETAN MINI OCEAN DRUM The ocean is a powerful metaphor for the Buddhist idea of abandoning the ego and becoming one with the universe. Gently moving this drum from side to side gives an oceanic sound ideal for the practice of meditation. Measures approx 14cm in diameter. Click For Larger Image Price: £8.99


		Palm Drum - (Small 25cm) - BD39 Palm Drums are round, "Bodhran" type drums with a skin covering over a wood frame. Played with the palm of the hand the tones are produced by moving fingers along the inner skin. A light padded stick may also be used for a "drum beat" effect (not supplied). Varied uses include workshops, music therapy or personal Shamanic excercises. Click For Larger Image Price: £14.99


		Palm Drum - (Large 30cm) - BD40 Palm Drums are round, "Bodhran" type drums with a skin covering over a wood frame. Played with the palm of the hand the tones are produced by moving fingers along the inner skin. A light padded stick may also be used for a "drum beat" effect (not supplied). Varied uses include workshops, music therapy or personal Shamanic excercises. Click For Larger Image Price: £19.99