{"title":"Specialty Hide Drums","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRhythms from Many Traditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrame drums appear in cultures across the world—from the Peru, to Northern Europe to the Middle East. Though their forms may vary, they share a common simplicity: a stretched head over a circular frame, activated through the hands. Each tradition brings its own style of rhythm, playing technique, and cultural meaning. Exploring world frame drums can open a doorway into these diverse rhythmic languages while deepening one’s own relationship with the drum. For many practitioners, these instruments bridge musical exploration and contemplative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/how-to-choose-a-frame-drum\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 24px;background-color:#FEDE00;color:#3D3329;text-decoration:none;border-radius:0;font-family:'Alegreya Sans',sans-serif;font-size:16pt;\"\u003eGuide: How to Choose and Care for A Frame Drum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reindeer-pegged-european-drum","title":"Reindeer Pegged European Drum","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"265911f3_1763734998\" class=\"powr-popup\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"491f94b4_1623249851\" class=\"powr-popup\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"322133d2_1622044614\" class=\"powr-popup\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight form. Deep resonance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 18\" European-style frame drum offers a full, grounded tone within an unusually lightweight structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt with a hand-shaped cedar frame and reindeer hide, it carries both depth and ease—allowing for longer playing without strain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Full and Vibrant Voice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum produces a deep, resonant tone with a clear and lively response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its light weight, the sound carries fully—low frequencies emerging with strength, while the surface remains sensitive to touch.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibration is present. Easy to feel. Easy to follow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Pegged European Form\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hide is secured using a traditional pegged construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWooden pegs anchor the skin directly into the frame, creating a clean and minimal structure. The handle, formed from a natural cedar branch, offers a simple and comfortable grip.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach element remains close to its original form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLightweight and Responsive\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cedar hoop is hand-formed and notably light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows the drum to be held for extended periods, while still maintaining a deep and resonant tone. The balance between weight and sound is one of its defining qualities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Natural Relationship with Environment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reindeer hide is resilient and responsive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds its tone well across changing conditions, and when it softens in humidity, it returns quickly with a short period of warmth or sunlight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument shifts, then returns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse in Practice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum can be approached simply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, it may support:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with a deep tone in a lighter form\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplaying for extended periods with ease\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping a steady and responsive rhythm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuilding a relationship with a natural, handmade instrument\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt meets both light and steady playing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Origin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by a maker in the Pacific Northwest, inspired by Northern European traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe materials are carefully chosen—from the cedar frame to the reindeer hide sourced from Europe. Each drum reflects a continuity of form, shaped through handwork and attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle variations are part of the instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 18\" × 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately 2–3 lbs\u003cbr\u003eReindeer hide head\u003cbr\u003eHand-formed cedar hoop\u003cbr\u003ePegged construction\u003cbr\u003eNatural cedar branch handle\u003cbr\u003eHandmade in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/96DR0DnBq5M\" height=\"315\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47761498505437,"sku":"reindeer","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/reindeer_european_drum_3__34959.1606340774.1280.1280.png?v=1770177441"},{"product_id":"sounding-the-sacred-feminine-gift-set","title":"Sounding The Sacred Feminine Gift Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"265911f3_1763734998\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"491f94b4_1623249851\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"322133d2_1622044614\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA circle of sound. A living return.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis set brings together a small gathering of instruments, centered around a hand-painted deer hide drum—created in collaboration with a Native drum maker, and painted by Dorothy Stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe drum carries the image of the bee, set within the geometry of the hexagon—forms that appear throughout nature, from hive to crystal to cosmos. The bee has long been held as a symbol of continuity, fertility, and shared movement. In this way, the drum becomes more than an instrument. It becomes an ally in bringing forward the Sacred Feminine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Layered and Complementary Field\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach instrument offers a distinct way of working with sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe drum provides a steady and grounded pulse.\u003cbr\u003eThe rattle introduces a softer, circular texture.\u003cbr\u003eThe tuning fork offers a clear and focused tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThey move alongside one another—creating space for both rhythm and stillness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eUse in Practice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eYou might begin with a single instrument—allowing its sound to settle fully before introducing another. Or you may move between them, noticing how each shifts the quality of attention and space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn practice, this set may support:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ea returning to rhythm without urgency\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ea listening that unfolds gradually\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ea movement between sound, silence and symbol\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ea deepening relationship with what is already present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA Living Context\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe instruments in this set reflect traditions that have long worked with sound, rhythm, and listening as part of a wider relationship with life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe forms present here—the bee, the egg, the drum—have appeared across cultures as expressions of creation, continuity, and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eForm and Craft\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe drum is hand-crafted and painted, offering a clear, low tone with subtle overtones.\u003cbr\u003eThe rattle carries a soft, textured sound through gentle movement.\u003cbr\u003eThe tuning fork provides a focused and sustained tone when activated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade and will vary slightly in tone, finish, and response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSix Sided Hexagon Native American Made Deer Drum, hand painted by Dorothy Stone with a gold rim and bee;\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSunreed Soft Beater to bring out the deepest base of the drum;\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA copy of the book of our great colleague Layne Redmond, When The Drummers Were Women, (now deceased, but whose wisdom lives on) who researched the ancient wisdom of women drummers, as well as the Bee Cultures of the Mediterranean, and helped to bring that wisdom back into our awareness;\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e111hz Holy Healing Tuning Fork with activator, honoring the resonant frequencies of the Hypogeum Temple of The Great Mother;\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEmu Egg of Creation Rattle, honoring the fertile wisdom and greater mysteries of the Great Mother Of Life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eEach set will vary slightly in tone, appearance, and character.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/blogs\/articles\/the-sacred-feminine-restoring-balance-wisdom-and-wholeness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e→Learn more about our work with the Sacred Feminine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360339149021,"sku":"sacredfemgift","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/Sacred_Feminine_Set_Picture__96535__43267.1713299434.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770194987"},{"product_id":"sacred-feminine-hexagonal-bee-drum","title":"Sacred Feminine Hexagonal Bee Drum","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"265911f3_1763734998\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"491f94b4_1623249851\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"322133d2_1622044614\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Feminine Hexagonal Bee Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e~16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e~2-3 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen And How Will It Ship\u003c\/strong\u003e: The drum will need to be painted, so will typically ship by two weeks after ordering. If needed sooner please let us know. It ship with FedEx, and will arrive typically 3-7 days after shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You’ll Receive:\u003c\/strong\u003e One Six Sided Hexagon Native American Made Deer Drum, hand painted by Dorothy Stone with a gold rim and bee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy 4 Or More Of These Drums For Group Work And Get A 10% Discount: \u003c\/strong\u003eDorothy has designed this drum for women to use for themselves, but also in group. If you are working in a women’s circle, and would like to offer these drums to use, we are offering a 10% discount if you buy four or more of these drums. Give us a call and we will set up this discount for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e: The 16” 6 sided Hexagonal Deer Hide Drum is made by our main drum maker, who is part of the Maidu Nation. The drum has a clear base note, with some higher frequencies as well, to create a clear low toned note. The drum is offered with our Sunreed Soft Beater to bring out the softest lowest notes of the drum. It is hand painted by our drum artist Dorothy Stone, who was inspired to create the Bee Drum in line with the Sacred Feminine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultures around the world honor the Bee, its Queen and her incredible community of harmonious workers, all aligned with common purpose, as well as the powerful 6 sided structures in its hives, known in the world of Sacred Geometry, as one of the most profound building blocks of nature, incorporating the mysteries of the Hexagon, as seen in the molecular structure of carbon, the eye of a dragonfly, the cooling of volcanic basalt, the poles of Saturn, and so much more throughout all of Nature. The mysteries of the Hexagon evolve into that of the Star Tetrahedron, a sacred symbol of the combined forces of the Sacred Feminine and Masculine in perfect union throughout the world, seen in the Sri Yantra (symbolizing the union of Shiva\/Shakti,) the Star of David, the Merkaba of ancient Egypt, and so many other worldwide symbols. The Star Tetrahedron incorporates the six points or ‘corners’ of the Hexagon, and evolves further into the Flower of Life and Metatron’s Cube, from which all elemental structures of Life are born. These are the very foundations of modern science and math, taken from the ancient geometrists of Greece, who borrowed the knowledge from Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the Mediterranean regions, spiritual cultures arose, honoring the Divine Mother principle through the Bee and the Queen. The Bee brings fertility to the Earth, brings us our fruits, grains, and vegetables, spawns the tree kingdoms, thus brings us health, wealth, nourishment, and vitality. The Bee is a teacher of community living, sharing with all equally. The Celts and others saw her as keeper of secret knowledge and wisdom, even a carrier into other worlds for gathering of deeper riches and wisdom, even as her colony gathers the nectars of this world. Remnants of those Priestess cultures survive today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Sunreed, we have always honored the wisdom of all spiritual traditions. We recognize and honor the New Emergence of the wisdom of the Sacred Feminine during these times of great transformation of our planet, and of all humanity. We have always incorporated relationship with the Sacred Feminine in our own work. And, we recognize and honor the power women have again been led to assume in our culture, the beauty of the wisdom of the carriers of these sacred traditions, and the need to restore integrity, balance and harmony in all levels of our society in regard to gender equality, honoring the Earth as a living aspect of the Sacred Feminine, of the incredible intuitive power of the Sacred Feminine, the quality of Life Force our emotional bodies carry, of which she births, and how we must all integrate this wisdom and power into our lives and essential being. The Wisdom of so many cultures state it thusly, though perhaps in different languages and sentence structure: The Nature of Life is to embody Right Relationship with our (higher\/authentic) Self and the Principles of the Cosmos. Within the heart of those Principles, is the Heart of the Great Mother of All Life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47761736106205,"sku":"beedrum","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/P1180832__40765.1627934764.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772240831"},{"product_id":"high-vibration-pakistani-frame-drums","title":"High Vibration Pakistani Frame Drums","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight form. Expansive vibration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese frame drums offer a highly responsive and active field of sound—shaped by a thinner goat hide that allows the vibration to move freely across the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightweight and deep for their size, they carry both ease of use and a strong tactile presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Highly Responsive Voice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone is open and alive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the hide is thinner, it vibrates more readily—creating a sound that feels immediate, with a noticeable physical resonance in the hands and body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibration does not stay contained. It moves outward—and returns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Lighter Structure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their larger sizes, these drums remain relatively light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22\" — easy to hold, with a balanced tone and strong vibration\u003cbr\u003e30\" — fuller and more expansive, with a broader field of sound\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe depth of the frame supports a deeper tone, while the lighter weight allows for longer use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Direct Relationship with Sound\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese drums respond quickly to both touch and voice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne approach is to sing into the back of the drum—allowing the vibration to reflect and return. The result is a subtle echo, where sound and resonance begin to blend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound meets surface. Then returns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Natural Response to Environment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a thin natural hide, the drum will shift with conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn humidity, the tone may soften or go flat\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn dry conditions, the tone tightens and becomes more active\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the hide is thinner, it also responds more quickly—regaining its tone with simple warmth or sun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse in Practice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drum can be approached simply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, it may support:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with a highly responsive and vibrating surface\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexploring the relationship between voice and resonance\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeveloping rhythm with a lighter, more active drum\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eholding a larger drum without excessive weight\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt invites both listening and feeling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Material\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with goat hide and a deep wooden frame, these drums emphasize movement and response over containment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach drum carries slight variations in tone and feel, shaped by the materials and construction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22\" and 30\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately 2–4 lbs\u003cbr\u003eNatural goat hide head\u003cbr\u003eLightweight, deep frame\u003cbr\u003eMade in Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"22\"","offer_id":47699340034269,"sku":"22highvibration","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30\"","offer_id":47699340067037,"sku":"30highvibration","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/PakistaniFrameDrums.jpg?v=1776956289"},{"product_id":"custom-drum-paintings-by-dorothy-stone","title":"Custom Drum Paintings by Dorothy Stone","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sacred collaboration between you, the drum, and spirit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA painted drum is more than a piece of artwork — it is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eliving relationship\u003c\/strong\u003e. The drum carries the circle of life within its form, and when imagery is placed upon it, that relationship deepens. The painting becomes a voice, a guide, a presence that supports your sound work, meditation, and ceremonial practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDorothy’s drum paintings are known for feeling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ealive on the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e, as though the images themselves breathe. With decades of exploration across artistic modalities, Dorothy brings both skill and deep sensitivity to each creation. She can work with your ideas, symbols, animals, or visions, or help you discover the imagery that wants to appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“When a painting is created on a drum, it is not simply an artistic expression — it is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003econversation with spirit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The images, animals, or symbols that arise are guided by the voice of the drum itself and the spirit that wishes to be expressed through it. This is spirit art, not technical art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Sacred Ally for Your Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA painted drum is a companion — a vessel of sound, spirit, and meaning.\u003cbr\u003eIf you feel called to hold an image that resonates with your heart or practice, Dorothy would be honored to help bring it to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour drum is waiting.\u003cbr\u003eLet its spirit speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny of our frame drums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan be transformed into a custom painted piece.\u003cbr\u003ePaintings typically require\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom paintings generally range from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$150–$500\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on detail and size.\u003cbr\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/pages\/contact\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact us to speak directly with Dorothy\u003c\/a\u003e; she will provide a quote based on your vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA deposit is required before she begins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":47579241709789,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":47579241742557,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/drum-painting-white-tiger_Dorothy-Stone_sunreed.com_1080x1080_4a0b4a90-0083-4a6e-87b8-909ea8e55608.jpg?v=1772233129"},{"product_id":"18-kangaroo-frame-drum","title":"18\" Kangaroo Frame Drum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLight form. Clear tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful 18\" frame drum is handcrafted by Michelle, a long-time collaborator whose work has been part of many Sunreed offerings over the years, including the Reindeer Drum, Turtle Shell Rattles, and Four Direction Medicine Rattles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach drum is made with a cedar frame and kangaroo hide sourced from Australia. The hide is naturally light in color, often slightly translucent, giving the drum a distinct visual presence as well as a responsive, open tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Clear and Grounded Voice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum is lightweight and easy to hold, with a tone that is both deep and focused. When played, it produces a steady, coherent sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cedar frame is shaped by hand, offering both strength and lightness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kangaroo hide provides a unique balance of tension and flexibility, contributing to the drum’s clarity and resonance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach drum is individually made, with natural variation in tone, color, and surface pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSymbolic Associations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKangaroo is a symbol of survival, adaptability and resourcefulness. 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