Native American Cherokee Made Painted Buffalo Drum with Turtle – TD18B-Turtle Mother Earth

This wonderful drum was handcrafted with a 2.5″ wide piece of wood turned into an 18″ round. This spectacular drum is painted with a turtle. The turtle represents longevity, tenacity, and self-reliance; he assures rainfall; he is the oldest symbol of Mother Earth and carries our prayers to her. Some Native people believe we are living on the back of a turtle. The back of the drum has a leather-wrapped rawhide handle that makes using the drum very comfortable. Complete with beater, Certificate of Authenticity, and drum care instructions.