| Did you ever think about the meaning behind the | | | | sacred. Since the drum was first given to the people |
| pow wow drums used in native ceremonies? I did, | | | | by a woman, they are believed to carry her spirit and |
| but never realized that they played such a big role in | | | | are highly respected for this reason. The people's rich |
| the Indigenous culture until I had the chance to | | | | cultural beliefs make the Spirit world a very important |
| attend one of these events, and started talking to | | | | part of these ceremonies and a time when they |
| the American Indian singers about the important role | | | | connect with their creator. |
| the pow wow drum has in the ceremony. Native | | | | Today, you will not only find Native American pow |
| drum groups realize the significance of this type of | | | | wow drums being played in native drumming circles |
| drum in their culture, but most people I talk to have | | | | but will also see that they are very popular in rustic |
| only a vague idea of the reason behind why the | | | | home decorating and western interior design. Many |
| native drum music is used and what it is used for. | | | | home designers, looking to add balance and peace in |
| Because it is believed to be the heartbeat of Mother | | | | their southwestern style home decorating, find that |
| Earth and the tool necessary to call on the Spirits, | | | | the powerful presence of the pow wow drum does |
| the pow wow drum is, understandably, the life of the | | | | just that. Because of their popularity in country and |
| Native American ceremony. | | | | southwestern home decorating, it is easy to find |
| If you ever have the chance to be present at one | | | | powwow drums online and in stores that sell Native |
| of these spiritual events, you will certainly be | | | | American drums and other rustic home decorating |
| fascinated to see how this American Indian drum is | | | | items. |
| played during the ceremony. Made from a large base | | | | Whether using your pow wow drum in native drum |
| and covered with cow, deer or buffalo hide, the pow | | | | groups or adding it along with your rustic home |
| wow drum is played by eight or more men that | | | | decor, it is important to treat it with great honor and |
| strike the drum with drum beaters as they sing | | | | the respect that it deserves. There is really no wrong |
| songs, often sung in the Native American language. | | | | way of expression when using your pow wow drum |
| These singers are responsible for knowing the songs | | | | as long as it is done properly and out of respect to |
| necessary for the ceremony and for the songs | | | | the important role it has among the Native people. |
| asked of them by the singing leader. | | | | You can open the door to the spirit world in your |
| You can also come across the powwow drum and | | | | Native American drum circles or produce joy and |
| singers at dances, ceremonies and other events | | | | balance in your western home decor through the |
| where a pow wow is needed. The Native Americans | | | | powerful presence created by pow wow drums. |
| consider these events and the native drums to be | | | | |