Hand-painted Indigenous deer-hide drum – Sacred buffalo skull, Innu creation
✨ Unique handcrafted piece • Handmade in Quebec
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- ✓ Livraison gratuite partout au Canada
- ✓ Paiement 100 % sécurisé
- ✓ Expédition rapide depuis le Québec
- ✓ Création unique – non reproduite
The Spirit of the Object
This drum bears the image of a buffalo skull, an ancestral symbol of strength, gratitude, and abundance. It is handcrafted according to Innu traditions, using deer hide from Quebec stretched over a natural wood frame harvested from Nitassinan. In Indigenous culture, the buffalo represents prosperity and respect for life.
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My signature as an artist – my creative process
Each drum (teueikan) I create is handcrafted using a profound, slow, and respectful artistic process. It's my signature. It's what makes my drums recognizable, consistent, and meaningful.
To make a drum, it's important to come from a lineage of drummers. I come from a family of drummers on the Thisselmagan side, according to my ancestors. This heritage is an integral part of my relationship with the drum and my way of creating it.
I have been making drums for several years. I take my time with each one, because the drum is one of the works that resonates most deeply with my Pekuakamiulnuatsh roots.
For me, making a teueikan is a true act of connecting with my ancestors. Each drum is crafted with respect, attentiveness, and presence.
I take the time to precisely stretch each skin so that, once dry, the drum can offer a vibrant, balanced, and lasting sound. This step is essential in the creation of the sound.
Each drum is hand-assembled to achieve the right tension, capable of accompanying singing, meditation, ceremonies, and personal practices.
A mallet (stick) is also made for each drum. Its creation is inspired by elements of the territory: fur, 100% genuine moose leather and natural materials, in the same spirit as all my works.
Each drum resonates with Mother Earth, and it is this relationship that often guides the final design, colors, and decorative elements.
No drum is ever exactly alike. Each piece is unique.
—Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan
Drum Characteristics
- Diameter: 14 inches.
- Skin: Genuine deer from Quebec.
- Frame: Natural wood harvested from Nitassinan.
- Ornament: Hand-painted buffalo skull, original artwork.
- Production: Handcrafted according to the Innu tradition by a drummer.
- Included: Handcrafted mallet and artisan's signature.
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Commitment and Delivery
- Artisan: Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan (Ilnu Nation).
- Shipping: Fast shipping throughout Canada, the United States and internationally.
- Guarantee: Your creation is protected. Any damaged part will be replaced free of charge.
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Celebrate the abundance and strength of the land. Add this hand-painted drum to your cart now to bring the ancestral wisdom of the buffalo into your sacred space.
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