Shaman tambourine drum 16" Siberia

Description

Shaman attributes tambourine drum 40 cm (16") (Buryatia, Russia)
Diameter approximately 40 cm
. Weight about 830 g.
The beater is attached.
Weight about 60 g.
Materials: goat belly skin, wood.
Handmade/ Made in Buryatia.
Shaman tambourine - the most common tool for entering a trance. And although the techniques of making tambourines may differ, the principle of its operation is unchanged in a wide variety of shamanic cultures. At the same time, some of the shamanic techniques of entering the trance state are found in many different traditions almost unchanged: a monotonous rhythm, knocked out by a beater from a tambourine, rattles, strokes of stones or sticks against each other.
The shaman tambourine differs from its closest relatives in that it is often made by hand, which fills it with mystical meaning and gives it a unique look. The shaman tambourine serves as a guide to altered states of consciousness and is used in rituals, and is not considered as a musical instrument. Shamanic tambourine instrument work with the sound manifestation of the Force.
The manufacturing process consists of three stages: the manufacture of the rim (skin), the preparation of the skin for the membrane and the stretch of the skin on the rim.
Rim making
The most affordable way in terms of ease of execution is to use veneer. Veneer is literally very thin boards.
Skin preparation
For a shaman tambourine, goat and roe deer skins are most often used, their thickness and elasticity are the most universal. The skin needs to be subtracted. If you have already finished - go to the next item. Skins for tambourines and drums are not made for clothing. In our case, it is important to maintain the elasticity and elasticity of the skin.