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 Sunreed offers high quality hand-made Native American hand drums, or frame drum (also known as a Shaman Drum,) and Pow Wow drums from a variety of makers.  Representatives of the Apache, Cherokee, and Blackfoot  traditions offer their finest Native drums.   We also offer fine quality Remo Drums. 
Though we try to keep all pricing up to date, prices are subject to change. 

In every culture and on every continent ...the drum is or has been used for sacred ceremony.  Shamans of every tribe have used the drum in ceremony, for healing, and for journeying.  Drums connect us to the Earth, to our community, to ourselves.

"Drumming connects you with your bones, your heartbeat, and your natural rhythms.  You connect with the drum by holding it close to your heart and letting your feelings, transfer into the drum.  When we breathe, we all beat upon a common drum."  Steven Ash in Sacred Drumming

Lakota Drums   Pictured:  18" and 15" Elkskin drums. Prices Below Our Lakota maker provides Elkskin frame drums, or hoop drums, very well tied, full wrap, with lace rawhide of elk or deer, which will withstand the rigors of humid weather.  Frames are made from maple.  We highly recommend these excellent quality, and very reasonably priced, drums.  See choice of beaters available, not included. Deer, buffalo, and steer skin drums are available.  Info is available  on   frames, peyote drums, and more.  For all of our drummakers, we recommend the 18" drums for a full, rich tone, easy to hold, excellent for personal use in ceremony, ritual, or music.  Consider, also, a drumbag, at bottom of page, for proper care and protection of your drum. Drum Care Information We keep elkskin Lakota frame drums in stock. Prices below.    Prices:  Lakota Drums, Round, Elkskin Size Cost 8"  $45. 10" $50. 13" $105. 14" $110. 15" $130. 16" $140. 18"   $150.  ** 20" $180. Buffalo Skin Add $20.   ** We recommend the 18"size for most adults.  (These drums are round, available in deer, elk, and Texas steer skins. We generally recommend elk and keep these in stock.) 8 Sided Lakota Drums Western Cedar 8 Sided Drum Frame with Elk Rawhide 13" $90. 15" $105. 17" $150.   Drum mallets, or Beaters (not included with Lakota drums) Beaters made by our Lakota Drummaker: Plain:  $12.00 Fringed:  $24.00 Color of hide will vary.   Fringed Drum Beater with jingle cones for added effect:  $30.00 Color of hide will vary. Double Headed Drums SWEAT LODGE DRUM 13" x 5.5" (BUFFALO Skin) $170.00Ea (Guaranteed to hold its tone in sweat lodge) 49 er Drum  20" x 7" Covered with Texas Steer. This drum is made for  4 people to use walking or standing. Can be used as a small floor drum. 49’er $250. Powwow Drums, Lakota 24" x 12" $420. 26" x 12" $520. 28" x 12" $600. 30" x 14" $650. 32" x 14" $775. 34" x 14" $950. 36" x 14" 12Ply $990. 26" powwow beaters  $22. each Collapsible stand $200.00 (Powwow Drums are covered with Texas steer 5-7oz., Buffalo or Elk. We have found this to be the best hide to stand up to extreme weather changes.) Contact us for prices for pow wow drum frames and hides. PowWow DrumSticks, Approx. 24-26" lengths $22. Each; natural (wood/leather) or fiberglass/foam head Pricing on Painting for  Lakota drums only.  See Medicine Wheel price below. Orca design, add $100. to drum cost. Bear design, add $100. to drum cost. Raven Design, add $100. to drum cost. 15 INCH ELK 4 DIRECTIONS PAINTED DRUM 15 INCH ELK 4 DIRECTIONS PAINTED DRUM  $220.00 18"  $245.00 Cost with drum. Beater cost is extra, see above. Drum Kits Kit includes instructions, routed frame, rawhide (either Deer or Elk), Up to 14 feet of rawhide lace. 13" Drum Kit...$70.00 15" Drum Kit...$80.00 18" Drum Kit...$100.00 20" Drum Kit...$115.00 back to top of page  *  How to Order    Cherokee Blackfoot Drums Hand frame Drums, by our Cherokee / Blackfoot maker,are made with  recycled eastern cedar frames, and cow or elk skins.  They come with a simple beater. Can be made with either 1/2 wrap (sides visible, as in photo,) or full wrap (wood frame fully covered.)  We recommend 1/2 wrap in order to see the beauty of the cedar (see photo.) These are exquisitely beautiful drums, but the wood is a little thicker, and therefore heavier, than many contemporary drums.                                     Single sided         ~(Cow or Elk)~       Double sided 12x3 = $130                                           12x3 = $170 14x3 = $150                                           14x3 = $190  16x3 = $170                                           16x3 = $210                                        18x3 = $185                                           18x3 = $225 Larger powwow and sweat lodge drums are also available, see below.    Shipping and Handling on all hand frame Cherokee/ Blackfoot Drums:  $25.00 by USPS Parcel Post  ground or UPS ground $35.00 USPS Priority Mail airmail Hoop drums come with a simple beater.  Drum frames are made from the heart of the eastern red cedar tree.  We can build special drums from hardwoods such as Cherry, Walnut and Maple at extra cost. You can order finished or unfinished drums at same price. Drums can an be finished with Polyurethane or linseed oil. Cedar Pow Wow Drums (Cow Hide)  Hardwoods can be priced: Cherry, Walnut and Maple. For Buffalo hide, add $100 17x12 Sweat lodge drum = $400 20x12 Pow Wow Drum   = $500 24x12    "      "      "        = $600 27x12    "      "      "        = $700 29x12    "      "      "        = $800  Custom design 3 way stand for any size drum $200 Beaters = Hard or soft is the same price: Simple beaters = $12        16" =  $24;   with fringe $34     20"-24" = $30;  with fringe: $40 Hoop Drums Hoop drums are used in many native cultures, and are perhaps most commonly linked to Native Americans. These drums are tye died.  These drums have a great sound and are lightweight.   The head of this drum  is Goat skin and the hoop is made from wood. The drum has a comfortable cross handle on the back for easy handling and drumming. Includes mallet pictured. 16"   $44.00 18"   $52.00
		Apache Drum    Apache Drums made the traditional way. Our Apache drum maker has a rich unique style to her drums.  She has strong aesthetics visible in her fine lacing styles.  Pictured above is her 18" frame drum, Whirlwind lacing pattern, with other sizes behind it.  (Note:  drum pictured has additional ornamental lacing added around the fringes, $2./each lace.) See additional images Below, for standard drums from this maker. Expect a 1-2 week wait on most Apache drums. Size/Code Price      YL 12" $110.00 YL 14" $136.00 YL 16" $214.00 YL 18" $240.00 YL 20" $266.00 Beaters are an additional $15. with these drums.              (see images and sizes below) Skins, as available, are Elk, Horse, Cow, Deer, Buffalo   (extra cost for Elk or Buffalo:  add $20.) Our drummaker recommends at least a 12" drum for adult's liking.  We recommend the 18" drums for a full, rich tone, easy to hold, excellent for personal use in ceremony, ritual, or music. Painting, below, is available for our Apache drums only.  Our drummaker will paint your design on your drum as a special order.  You may submit your image for painting, or ask for a particular design: Borders only:  $50.00 Designs:         $125.00 Pow Wow Drums are also available: Width x Heighth         24 x 14    $700., includes 4 beaters         28 x 12    $800., includes 4 beaters         30 x 14    $1000., includes 4 beaters         Drums are in circle style at this time.  Buffalo skins add $50.  Additional design work is extra cost.  Larger drums by request. Hanging Drum Stand:  $200.00   Additional images of our Apache drums & Beaters: Pictured are 18" elkskin drums, with whirlwind (red), starburst (neutral) and Spirals border design, and 16" deerskin frame drum.  Below are 18" elkskin whirlwind (red) and starburst. Colors vary on wrapping of lacing/handles.     The StarBurst lacing design.  Pictured are 16" deerskin and 18"  cowskin drums, and simple beaters ($12.) Colors vary on lacing and beaters.   Beaters, Apache: Beaters are available in several sizes (colors vary): For hand drums: B2-716) 7/16" x 16"- $17.  Typical size (Pictured: we recommend this size.) For Pow Wow drums: B4-PW)   1/2" x 24" -  $32.  (not pictured.)     Pictured:  B1 (3/8"x14-15"), B2  Colors will vary.  Often come with leather strap at end. Fringed Beaters:  BF:  Beaters with leather handles and fringes:   (7/16 x 16")   $35.    Remo Drums    Remo Makes a wide selection of  Mylar/Fibreskyn Native American style frame drums, which they call "Buffalo drums."  While these are made from manufactured, non-natural components, they are popular among those whom wish to insure they will hold up under all weather conditions, in sweatlodges, high humid times, etc.  Natural skin drums can change or lose their voice, temporarily, due to weather conditions, these do not. They are available in plain and printed designs.  Other sizes available. click here for our complete selection of Remo Drums Examples: 14"Plain Buffalo drum:  $60. 16" Plain Buffalo drum:  $80. 22"Plain Buffalo drum::  $102. Painted thunderbird:                                 16":  $112.                                22":  $145. Simple mallet included. Children's Remo pow wow style "Gathering Drum", also available.  4 drumsticks included (black).  Remo Children's Gathering Drum 21" X 22" -- $224. 7.5" X  22" -- $132. Other sizes available, 16"  $85., 18"  $95. Other Remo Children's Products: KD-5400-01 - Remo Bongos, 5" & 6", Rain Forest  $50.  KD-0608-01 - Remo Djembe, 8" x 15", Rain Forest  $85.  KD-5080-01 - Remo Floor Tom, 10" x 10" Rain Forest $60.  KD-1506-01 - Remo Konga, 6" x 15", Rain Forest  $63.  KD-0010-01 - Remo TUBANO®, 10" x 22", Rain Forest  $123.   Runes Border design, Apache Drums $80.  plus the cost of the drum   back to top of page  *  How to Order

Grandmother Turtle Shell Rattles	Turtle Shell Rattles	ElkHide Rattles
Handmade by our respected craftswoman in Ontario, Canada, in traditional manners. Each rattle is  made with  prayers to the ancient ones... the Grandmothers... with love and healing for all who hear the rattle. A ceremony honoring the Grandmothers is held for each rattle following its creation. Approx 5" shell:    $120.	Made traditionally by our Lakota Drum Maker. with leather handles and fringe trimmed with Mink (top), Coyote (midddle), and Rabbit (bottom) $60	ElkHide Rattles Handcrafted by Adhi These Rattles are made from Elkhide and filled with semi-precious stones and rocks. Handles are handcrafted from Olive Wood, Mahogany, and stone. Each rattle has it's own unique voice and beauty. Prices from $34 to $65

Drum Bags
A & B: Quilted Nylon Canvas Drumbag, with zippered closure, handle, "backpack" straps, and extra zippered pocket.  Great for protection and keeping drum dry for best playing conditions. In Black only.	A) Thick, quilted: For sizes to 14" frame drum:  $32 For sizes to 18" frame drum:  $42 For sizes to 20", or 22" frame drum:  $55. For sizes to 26" frame drum:  $60. A Black quilted drum bag with a zippered pocket which holds 4 to 5 (3" depth) Native American drums 18" to 20"  $90	C) Finest Quality Thickly Padded Textile Drumbag, with zippered closure, heavy duty shoulder strap. Variety of Colors.  For 16-18" bags     (fits 18", good for 16")  $95. Made in the USA The best for protection and keeping drum dry for best playing conditions.
	B)  Plain, Thin Nylon Canvas bags        For 14-18" drums:  $25. (not pictured, plain nylon, similar to A, but thinner, not quilted.)	D) Cordura Nylon, waterproof, padded with shoulder strap  for 16"--18" Drums Colors available: Forest Green   $105.   Made in the USA
A) Quilted Nylon zippered drum bag	C)Padded Textile Drum Bag	D) Cordura Nylon, waterproof with Akuma (the cat) the princess of the house

                                      

Yolanda Martinez offers traditional and contemporary drum chants on CD winner of Native American Music Awards female vocalist of the year, 2004and 2005 on her "Desert Song" CD ($18.00).
Desert Song is an excellent recording to assist in learning basic rythms and a good variety of drum circle style chants.
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THE HEALING DRUM KIT   

Christine Stevens

With a venerable history as a healing art, it’s no surprise that scientists are now finding measurable positive immune system changes following one-hour drumming sessions. With The Healing Drum Kit, internationally acclaimed music therapist Christine Stevens shows you how to use the art of drumming to ignite your creativity, release tension and anxiety, exercise the body, and communicate with a power beyond words. The Healing Drum Kit includes:

• A quality 10" REMO™ frame drum
• 24 Rhythm Cards featuring World Rhythms from Africa to Japan; Life Rhythms for whole-body healing; and Spirit Rhythms that liberate creative energy
• 2 CDs of music for solo play or “drum circle jams”
• Spiral-bound study guide with scientific evidence on drumming for wellness, drum blessings from various traditions, playing tips, resources for starting a drum circle, and more     $60
• S & H within the US  $15
  

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