Using Pow Wow Drums To Connect To The Spiritual World

By: Craig Chambers

Did you ever think about the meaning behind the pow wow drums used in native ceremonies? I have, but never really knew that they played such an important part in the Native American culture until I had the opportunity to attend one of these events, and began talking to the American Indian singers about the significant part the pow wow drum has in the ceremony. Native drum groups understand the significance of this type of drum in their culture, but most people I come across have only a vague idea of the reason behind why the native drum music is played and what it is used for. Because it is believed to be the heartbeat of Mother Earth and the tool necessary to call on the Spirits, the pow wow drum is, understandably, the heart of the Native American ceremony.

If you ever have the chance to go to at one of these spiritual events, you will certainly be fascinated to watch 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 covered mallets as they sing songs, often sung in the Native American language. These singers are responsible for knowing the songs required for the powwow and for the songs asked of them by the singing leader.

You can also come across the powwow drum and singers at dances, ceremonies and other events where a pow wow is necessary. 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 hold her spirit and are highly respected for this reason. The people's rich cultural beliefs make the Spirit world a very important part of these ceremonies and a time when they come in contact with their creator.

Today, you will not only find Native American pow wow drums being played in native drumming circles but will also notice that they are very popular in rustic home decorating and western interior design. Many home designers, looking to create balance and peace in their southwestern style home decorating, find that the spirit of the pow wow drum does just that. Because of their popularity in country and southwestern home decorating, it is easy to buy powwow drums online and in stores that sell Native American drums and other rustic home decor items.

Whether using your pow wow drum in native drum groups or including it as part of your rustic home decor, it is important to treat it with great care and the respect that it deserves. There is really no incorrect way of expression when using your pow wow drum as long as it is done properly and out of respect to the spiritual part it has among the Native people. You can connect with the spiritual world in your Native American drum circles or generate peace and balance in your rustic home decor through the powerful presence created by pow wow drums.

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Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free tips about purchasing pow wow drums for Native drumming groups and ceremonies. For more information visit www.missiondelrey.com

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