Elk Hide Hand Drums

Elk Hide Hand Drum and Drum Beater

Made in sacred ceremony and blessed by master drum maker and shamanic practitioner Katherine Skaggs.

This ancient Native-style elk hide hand drum is handcrafted by Katherine Skaggs using traditional methods, sacred ceremony, and prayer. Every drum is created with intention, reverence, and meticulous attention to detail, resulting in a beautiful, durable instrument that is designed to become a lifelong companion.

Each drum is a well-tied, full-wrap frame drum built for years of regular use. In addition, Katherine includes her "Care and Feeding of Your Drum" guide so you can learn how to care for your drum and develop a lasting relationship with this living instrument.

Features

• Handcrafted elk hide frame drum
• Made in sacred ceremony with prayer and blessing
• Full-wrap traditional lacing for strength and durability
• Solid maple drum frame
• Alder wood drum beater with deer hide head
• Includes Katherine's "Care and Feeding of Your Drum" guide
• Ideal for drum circles, shamanic journeying, ceremony, meditation, ritual, and sound healing

Because each drum is made from natural elk hide, it is considered a living drum. Consequently, the sound and tension naturally respond to changes in temperature, humidity, and dryness. As you become familiar with your drum, you will discover how to gently tune it, honoring its living nature and unique voice. Each drum is unique, made of natural elk hide.

Elk Medicine

Elk is a powerful animal ally representing strength, stamina, perseverance, nobility, respect, confidence, and passionate presence. Throughout many traditions, Elk teaches us how to move through life with both endurance and grace.

Rather than rushing ahead, Elk reminds us to find our own natural rhythm. As a result, we learn to conserve our energy, pace ourselves wisely, and build lasting strength for both the projects we undertake and the life we are creating.

Working with Elk Medicine encourages you to:

• Build physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina
• Develop patience and perseverance
• Honor right timing rather than forcing outcomes
• Walk with dignity, confidence, and self-respect
• Stay grounded during long journeys and life transitions
• Balance determination with presence
• Trust the unfolding process as much as the destination

Ultimately, Elk teaches that the journey itself is sacred. By walking steadily, listening deeply, and honoring divine timing, we discover that true strength is found not in rushing toward the goal, but in becoming fully present with every step along the way.