Home | Pet Art Articles | Music
Did you ever wonder why pow wow drums are used in native ceremonies? I have, but never really knew that they played such an important role in the Native American culture until I had the opportunity to see one of these events, and started talking to the American Indian singers about the significant part the pow wow drum has in the ceremony. Native drum groups understand the importance and significant role of this type of drum in their culture, but the majority of people I meet have only a vague idea of why the native drum music is used and what it is used for. Because it is thought to be the heartbeat of Mother Earth and the tool used to call on the Spirits, the pow wow drum is, understandably, the center of the Native American ceremony. If you ever have the chance to be present at one of these spiritual events, you will certainly be fascinated to see how this American Indian drum is played during the ceremony. Made from a large base and covered with cow, deer or buffalo rawhide, the pow wow drum is played by eight or more men that strike the drum with drum strikers as they sing songs, often sung in the Native American language. These singers are responsible for knowing the songs necessary for the ceremony and for the songs asked of them by the singing leader. You can also find the powwow drum and singers at dances, ceremonies and other events where a pow wow is required. The Native Americans regard these events and the native drums to be sacred. Since the drum was first given to the people by a woman, they are believed to contain her spirit and are greatly respected for this reason. The people's rich cultural beliefs make the Spirit world a very big part of these ceremonies and a time when they reach out to their creator. Today, you will not only find Native American pow wow drums being played in native drumming circles but will also find that they are very popular in rustic home decorating and western interior design. Many home owners, looking to add balance and peace in their southwest style home decor, find that the powerful presence of the pow wow drum does just that. Because of their popularity in country and southwestern home decorating, it is easy to find powwow drums online and in stores that sell Native American drums and other rustic home decor items. Whether playing your pow wow drum in native drum groups or including it along with your rustic home decor, it is important to treat it with great care and the respect that it deserves. There is really no wrong way of expression when using your pow wow drum as long as it is done in the right way and out of respect to the important role it has among the Native people. You can connect with the spiritual world in your Native American drum circles or create joy and balance in your rustic home decor through the powerful presence enhanced by pow wow drums.
Article Source: http://www.phalenes.org/articles
Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free information online about choosing Powwow drums for American Indian drumming and for chic country home decorating. For more information visit www.missiondelrey.com
Please Rate this Article
5 out of 54 out of 53 out of 52 out of 51 out of 5
Not yet Rated
