Trails of Tradition: Parade Saddles, Beadwork & Western Auction
Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 492
Northern Plains Rawhide Ceremonial Drum
Estimate: $400 - $600
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Included in this lot is an Excellent Stretched Rawhide Elk Winds Warrior's Ceremonial Drum from the Northern Plains Native American Indians, circa 1990s. The face of the drum shows the image of a large raven, wings outstretched. Made on a stretched rawhide parfleche with an intricate lacing on the rear that doubles as a hand hold during playing. The hide is stretched over a round resin frame ring. The construction is very similar to drums ascribed to the Lakota Sioux. Historically, hand drums have been an essential part of spiritual ceremonies for vision, power celebrations and healing. Hand drums are shallow tom toms built with a wooden frame made from bent wood or from assembled sections. The rawhide has a rich original patina along with a nice patina on the resin frame ring, overall a nice representation of this piece's authentic Northern Plains heritage. This hand drum is in very nice condition, the colours are vibrant, the construction is tight and secure. No obvious marring noted. Measures 15.5" diameter x 3.5"D, weight is 4lb, 12oz.
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