Each drum is a living vessel, born through prayer, presence, and craft.
This custom 16" shamanic drum is made from horse hide - a spirit of strength, freedom, and endurance. Horse drums often carry a steady, grounded rhythm, guiding the journeyer between worlds with courage and momentum.
You may choose from Ash, Oak, or Rosewood for the hoop:
Ash – the World Tree in Norse cosmology, symbolising connection between realms and renewal through spirit.
Oak – a guardian of truth and endurance, known as the tree of the thunder gods and the keeper of ancestral wisdom.
Rosewood – resonant and warm, often chosen for its deep tone and refined presence, symbolising love and harmony.
Each hoop is hand-sanded, waxed, and finished in ceremony. You can select your preferred handle design, each carrying its own meaning:
Triskele – the threefold path of life, death, and rebirth.
Spiralling Cross – the unfolding of creation and movement of energy through all worlds.
Cross – balance and harmony between the seen and unseen.
If you wish, you may also add custom carved/painted runes to your hoop for an additional £30.
Runes are a bridge between language and mystery - markings that root intention into matter, infusing your drum with the magic of the runes. You can learn more about the shamanic process I follow this post.
Each drum is birthed in sacred rhythm, with time and care. You will receive guidance on awakening your drum and caring for it as a living spirit.
A custom shamanic drum is a companion, teacher, and medicine ally. It is created uniquely for you, holding both the spirit of the materials and the intention you bring to its birth.
16" Custom Horse Drum | Handcrafted Shamanic Drum
In the old ways, the horse was more than a beast of burden - it was a sacred being of passage, carrying souls between worlds. In Celtic lands, horses were bound to the goddess Epona, guardian of journeys and sovereignty, while in Norse myth they bore the gods themselves across the nine realms. A horse-skin drum calls forth freedom, movement, and the power to ride between the seen and unseen, carrying you deeper into your journeys.
