Using Painted Drums For Unique Southwestern Interior Design

Written by Webmaster

Wednesday, 13 February 2008

More info... By Nelson Montana  If you are searching for an inexpensive, rustic decorating idea, try using the beautifully, hand-painted drums made by Native Americans Indians. I was recently looking for an easy and inexpensive way to decorate my home and give it a rustic, western flare, and started purchasing wonderful Native American accessories for rustic home decorating. I ended up purchasing two beautiful painted drums that incorporated the perfect southwest style in my home and gave it the rustic feel that I was looking for. The thing I admire most about these painted drums is how they show a true reflection of Indigenous life and work through the paintings. Perhaps you are like me and truly admire the authentic creativity of Native American art. As you learn about the origin of these paintings you will be amazed at how the artistic spirit of the American Indians is portrayed in the painted drum. The beautiful hand painted drum heads serve as a gallery for the expressions and motives of Native life. Because the Native American drum artists find their inspiration through the work of their ancestors, owning one of these Native drums gives you the unique privilege of being part of many generations of Native American artists. Each new line of Native drum artists creates their work, mingled with the past, to bring forth a truly unique handcrafted piece. As you learn about the origin of painted drums, you will find that animal drums have always been the most popular Native American musical instruments of choice and have a special significance to these Indian people. The medium, with which they choose to paint, is different among drum painters and is a matter of personal preference. Some Indian artists still use hand ground natural dyes, though paint has also become an acceptable choice as traditional drums give way to modern expressions of culture and creativity. Just like the differences in mediums used to paint the drums, you will also see that drumming traditions differ between tribes. Some tribes use large drums while gathered in a circle around it, while the drums of other tribes are custom and personally decorated by the drummer. Now days it is very difficult to find true ceremonial drums, but the Native American hand drums of the Tarahumara Indians are among the most authentic Native drums created for playing in drumming circles or for southwest home design. Drum painting is truly a beautiful art and an important part of the rich heritage of the Native people. The painted drum has come to signify both the drummer and the tribe, as well as preserve the Indian culture through drawings of nature and legend. If you are drawn to the authentic values of the American Indians, you will no doubt enjoy adding rustic style to your home interior design. You can easily find these Native drums online or in stores that sell rustic and southwest home decor, and bring Native culture to life in your home with the wonderful art of painted drums. Craig Chambers is the director of Mission Del Rey and author offering free information online about how to choose Painted Drums for Indian drumming and for chic Native American style. For more information visit http://www.missiondelrey.com Home And Garden Decor Share Your Opinion. (0 posts) Tag it: ?

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 February 2008 )

 

< Prev		Next >