Old Pueblo Indian Cochiti Drum - Mineral Paint - Cottonwood Wood - 11 1/4" Tall

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This old Cochiti pueblo drum has been carved out of cottonwood and painted with mineral paints. It is in only fair condition - see photos for condition.
Drums of all sizes are used in pueblo ceremonies. The drum suggests the thunder that comes with rain. The drum has two heads and at a certain point of the song, the drum is flipped over to achieve a higher beat. This lifts the dancers and gives them the impetus to continue dancing.
The traditional two-headed pueblo drum is made from a fallen cottonwood or aspen trunk; a section is cut and hollowed out with a knife, and both ends are then covered with skin. Skins are cut in a circle with a scalloped edge, soaked overnight, and then secured to the hollowed log. Points of the scallop are pierced with an awl, laced together, and a loop handle of rawhide or thongs is attached on one side. For the Cochiti it is traditional to paint the drum.
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