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Powwow
The powwow drum is one of the ancient ceremonial drums of the American Plains Indians. Today these drums are still played at Powwows continously for several days.
As ceremonial drums they are mostly played by several drummers at the so called Powwow parties. They call the spirits for the ceremony and hold the energy. Hot stones placed under the powwow drum are used to tighten the hide on wet days.The beech wood frame is steambent over a form and the four different layers are glued together. In this way the frame is very durable and at the same time remains thin and light weight. The so called “scar skin“, the outer part of the skin, is used for the upper drumming skin and the split hide is used for the bottom drum head. In this way the frame is literally inserted into the skin. (additional information about skins can be found under drum making) Hide strips are used to fasten the hides onto the drum. The closed-body design of these drums helps them to hold their tension and good sound for a long time becausee the inside of the drum does not accumulate humidity. The sound wave of the drum is similar to a gong and vibrates with long powerful overtones.
The stand for the powwow drum is made out of beech wood and is easily mounted with a thumbscrews.
 
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Powwow, small, incl. beater & stand
Ø 25.6 inch, height 12.2 inch, playing hight 32 inch Art. Nr.: POW-65 |
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Powwow, large, incl. beater & stand
Ø 35.4 inch, height 12.2 inch, playing hight 32 inch Art. Nr.: POW-90 |
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Gong Drum, small, incl. beater & stand
Ø 25.6 inch, height 12.2 inch, playing hight 40 inch Art. Nr.: GOM-65 |
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Gong Drum, large, incl. beater & stand
Ø 35.4 inch, height 12.2 inch, playing hight 40 inch Art. Nr.: GOM-90 |
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Powwow flat, incl. beater & stand
Ø 26“, 6.4” hight, playing hight 32 inch Art. Nr.: POW-65S |
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Powwow flat, incl. beater & stand
Ø 36”, 6.4”hight, playing hight 32 inch Art. Nr.: POW-90S |
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… a night of drumming, singing and dancing with the Powwow drum. Four drummers together at the powwow accompany the dancer. It is unbelievable how much energy the drum gives back - energy which awakens my own powers and keeps me awake. It is a long night, and as the sun rises, it becomes light and a new day starts. Nicole Griebel, musician, Knetzgau |  |
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vision quest haute provender The seeker sits outside in the stone circle, and the sound of the powwow from the base camp brings a heartbeat to the land which uplifts their prayers. Reinhard Winkler., artist, Maroldsweisach | |