Hand-held Indian Style Hoop Drum Sizes:

28" hand held drum (not pictured)

Generally, the larger the drum, the deeper the tone.

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Our artists can work with your picture to create the drum you want!
All Hides Available
18" & 24"

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Great Egret Drum custom painted for our customer

Family Pets | Favorite Scenes | Anything can be painted on a custom drum!
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Native American Style Drum Prices

You get a FREE Buckskin Drumstick with every Drum order!

Drum Type/Size		Plain Hide Choices				Painted Hide Choices
Hand-Held Drums		Cowhide	Elk	Buffalo	Moose	Cowhide	Elk	Buffalo	Moose
	10" order	$60	$85	$95	$95	$70	$95	$105	$105
	13" order	$125	$145	$155	$165	$150	$170	$180	$190
	15" order	$145	$170	$180	$190	$180	$205	$215	$225
	18" order	$170	$190	$210	$255	$245	$270	$305	$335
	24" order	$225	$270	$320	$365	$325	$375	$405	$465
	28" order	$265	$315	$365	$435	$395	$445	$495	$535
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Double-Sided Drums		Cowhide	Elk	Buffalo	Moose	Cowhide	Elk	Buffalo	Moose
18" order		$240	$250	$260	$310	$315	$325	$335	$385
24" order		$280	$310	$395	$465	$375	$410	$495	$565
28" order		$355	$395	$475	$555	$475	$515	$595	$665
Ceremonial Drums		Cowhide	Elk	Buffalo	Moose	Cowhide	Elk	Buffalo	Moose
	18" order	$445	$485	$485	$560	$540	$565	$565	$640
	24" order	$590	$640	$640	$715	$740	$765	$765	$840
	28" order	$725	$790	$790	$895	$875	$925	$925	$1000
Limited Edition Drums order		Available in 18" and 24" only in various hides.  Prices range from $250 - $430 click for details
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15" plain cow rawhide drum for only $95 (reg. $145)
or a 15" painted cow rawhide drum for only $135 (reg. $180)
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Drum Bags
Available in 4 sizes and 6 colors!
Green | Red | Purple | Wine | Black | Blue

Drum bags are made of washable, water-repellent nylon fabric
with a zipper closure and carrying strap. They are padded for
added protection, and include a front pocket for accessories.

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Purchase ANY size drum at regular price and get a
15" plain cow rawhide drum for only $95 (reg. $145)
or a 15" painted cow rawhide drum for only $135 (reg. $180)
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Purchase ANY size drum at regular price and get a
plain rattle for only $35 (reg. $50)
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what our customers are saying...

I just wanted to drop a line and let you know Gary that I love the drum - it is beautiful!! Thank you!!  I also wanted to tell you that other members in my Shamans circle thought the drum was beautiful as well they also loved the drum bag.  Patrice F.	Dear Gary,  I received my first beautiful drum from my husband on Christmas. It's 15' with the Turtle painting.  The sound is as wonderful as the painting....I really treasure it. Thanks to you & the company for a lifetime partner in my drum, Kathy S.	Gary:  I received the drum today. The quality is outstanding and I am very grateful to you and your wife. Merry Christmas! Vincent John B., CPP
Hi Gary We received the drum we ordered for the Haskell Catholic Campus Center here in Lawrence. It's lovely!  Thanks much Maria A.	Gary, Man, you guys are quick! I received my drum on Monday the 10th after ordering it on the 6th. It arrived in good condition and it is all that I had hoped it would be. JM	The drum arrived safely today. It looks and sounds beautiful! Thank you! Dawn D.
Gary, Just a quick note to tell you I received my drum order. I just LOVE the drum! Its beautiful and it sounds wonderful! I was thinking it would be heavier than it is and I am delightfully surprised. I am going on a retreat this weekend and the following weekend -- both will have drum circles..... so I will proudly bring my new drum. Thanks so much for the quick turn around on the order and the great drum!! Love and Blessings, Tammy	Hi Gary:  My husband got his drum with the frog painted on it for Father's Day and loves it (we all do). I wanted to let you know that we really love the drum and really, really love the artist's rendition of the frog! Have a great day. Leigh F.	I received my drum yesterday and it is awesome. Thank you for a quick delivery. The White Buffalo is a spirit totem that has come to me this past year and has been very powerful in my life. I have been wanting to get a Native Drum this year and I could not pass this up when I saw it.  Thank you,  Songbird
Dear Gary,  I received my drum on Tuesday and it was beyond my expectations. My friends thought I was crazy to buy a drum off the internet. How would I know what kind of voice it had, are they legitimate, are they made in a sacred way? Well I just loved your web site and I investigated all the other sites but yours had really good energy, so I took a chance (well not really).  My drum totally sang to me the first time I played it, and the voice, what a voice! I can't wait to take it into ceremony. I love the painting of the feathers, you will see by my email address I am twomanyfeathers and this drum fit me perfect. So, please say a pilamia (thankyou) to your drum makers and painters. Keep up the good work!  Sincerely,  Jaya O. aka Twomanyfeathers	Dear Gary,  just wanted to thank you and to let you know my drum arrived here in the U.K. (within 8 days) and what a drum! (limited edition 4 directions) I was stunned, it's so beautiful, amazing. took it to my drumming circle last night and our shaman got me to bless it etc. and said I had to waken it up, so I had to drum on my own... Everyone loved your drum and each wanted to drum it but our shaman stopped them and explained to them why.  So they asked me where I got it from and I have passed on your details. again many thanx for my drum and first class service and speedy delivery. x love and light   Jan, Portsmouth, U.K.	Gary, I received my drum today and I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with it. The workmanship is beautiful!!! You truly are an artist and have found your calling in life. The sound is extraordinary and takes me back to the drumming I did with a shaman in Idaho a number of summers ago while serving at a hospital as a chaplain-in-training. If the sound of the drum sounds this good with a regular beater, I cannot imagine how marvelous it is going to sound with the custom beater I ordered and am anxiously awaiting.  Thank you again for the gift of the drum which you so openly share with the world. Each time I play the drum I am reminded of the heartbeat of Mother Earth.  Peace, Mark L., pastor Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Hi Gary, thank you very much for the beautiful drum that was shipped to me. I truly enjoy playing her. Excellent work! Sonia U.S. Virgin Islands	I got one of your drums with a dragonfly painted on it for my birthday, very powerful, it's very special to me, thanks again Ariel www.celticaura.com	my drum and the special art work done to it, as well as the sound, was hands down quality craftsmanship. you're the best.... Woody (headhunter) w.
My wife gave a drum you made for Christmas and I love it! The craftsmanship is exquisite and it sounds great!  It is the best present I have ever received. It moved me to tears. I am looking forward to playing it is circle with other men. Blessings, Singing bear	Gary, Just dropping you a line to let you know the drum you sent March 3rd was sitting in Post Office as you suspected. I love the sound and appreciate the nice work. I'll send you a picture after I finish my personal design....going to practice on posterboard first.  Thanks again.  Margo K.	Gary -- Se:ko! I am writing to let you know that over the past week I have received all your wonderful creations. The drums are gorgeous to look at, the Orenda of heron drum really reminds me of a heron flying over the water and the Orenda of the pow-"wow" drum -- really fills my house. It's so big I can hear it beat even though no one is drumming!  Skennen'kowa -- Go in Peace! Roseanne
Hi Gary. Just a note to say I received the 18 inch buffalo hoop drum I ordered. Delivery was quicker than I thought it would be and the drum is truly a delight. The beauty of the dark buffalo hide will be a thing to proudly display and I was really surprised at the sound. You can feel the vibration throughout the body when struck. The volume and tone is fantastic.  Many thanks,  Jim C.	Hello, I just got my first drum from you, Empowered Woman, and it is wonderful. I am creating a non-profit corporation called Sacred Women to provide weekend retreats for women providing education and experiential experiences to grow and be healthy.   Kathy P.	Hi Gary, This is Don in Houston. I just want to let you know how much I'm enjoying the 18" buffalo hoop drum along with the soft beater and bag. Your craftsmanship is superb. Along with the native American flutes I play and your drum, I'm now dancing with the Great Spirits. Thanks for the quick turn-around and service. Drum on, Don T.
Thank you Gary for my drum to which i received today, and i will say it is fabulous, and amazing. Thank you once again. Smoke and prayers, Blackbear	Hi Gary- we received our order today. We are absolutely in love with the buffalo drum. Can you send three more of the 18"? They were a hit with several of our singers! yakoke- Carolyn	Gary, I received the drum in the mail yesterday. The hawk came out really nice and the drum sounds fantastic. Mike B.
Hi Gary, I picked up my drum today at the post office. I was stunned at the beauty when it was removed from the box! Thank you for this beautiful instrument of the elements. When I first held it and then softly started it's song, the elements of air and earth were clear in the room, later water and fire danced. It is exactly what I've dreamed of for years.  The first skin drum I got about 5 years ago didn't resonate with me, and never got another one. This drum has such a beautiful essence. I am so grateful to have it for Saturday's workshop, I know great healing work will be done there. Much gratitude to you for calling me Monday morning and doing business quickly and professionally with this exceptional work of art. De F.	Hi Gary, Wow! What an amazing drum! I am absolutely impressed and moved beyond my ability to even put into words. The voice this drum has is simply beautiful, strong and commands attention. The drum just sings with joy (although in low tones). It will invite other drum voices to join in and become one in voice and purpose! The drum captures my heart, captures my soul. It speaks to me and through me. Thank you for that most wonderful gift. The design was perfect. It fits my animal name so very well. The artist did an outstanding job in interpreting my needs, my moods, my feelings. I was surprised to see the border so different from what I had imagined, but pleasantly so! I will most definitely recommend you to others! You will continue to have my gratitude each time the drum is heard and used.  The sage and abalone shell also arrived in good shape. Oh, the memories and feelings that the smell of sage produces in me. Profound healing and peace. In peacefulness, joy and humility! Aho!  Jon M. Vigilant Patriotic Soaring Eagle	Dear Gary, A quick note of effusive praise for the drum just received -- 18" "Strength in Light" single sided. No offense to your web designer, but the pictures do NOT do these magnificent drums justice. The painted image is beautiful, vibrant and living. The drum feels alive. You can feel the reverbs throughout the house. The tone is beyond meaningful: deep and full of throaty, harmonic tenor vibrancy. I can feel the positive vibrations in every inch of my body. My dogs (a Newfie and Shepherd) sing along. The hide itself is taut and exceptional, and it's clear how much care went into the lacing which is extraordinary. This is where the pictures do not do justice. The translucent and tight skins are a thing of glowing beauty, even in dim light, and you simply can't see that in pictures. You also can't see the paint from the images (which makes it look richer).  I love the custom drumstick with the fur. Nice tone and very handsome. Rather than a work of good craftsmanship and nice tone, the drum feels more a living spirit -- I suppose that's where you came up with your name, Living Drums. Thank you again! I'll certainly order again. Derek Armstrong http://www.derekarmstrong.com
OMG! It arrived today and I can't even thank you enough! The colors in the art and the entire construction of such a beautiful piece reached far beyond what I imagined it could be.  You are truly amazing! This will be in my family for generations to come! Thank you again Gary for this wonderful work of art and how quickly I received it.  Joanne S. Albuquerque, NM	Hello Gary. I waited a long time, (3 weeks), but it felt like 3 years, and then a sunny Friday it was here, my drum, and what a drum. I love the sound, and I can drum for hours, it takes me to places I never been before. Gary, thank you very much for a wonderful drum and for all  the experiences I have when I'm  drumming. Michael F. Denmark	Gary, Thanks for the super fast delivery of the beautiful 13" drum with eagle silhouette.  I can't wait to give it to my nephew and to hear him play it. I know he's going to love and enjoy it.. Sincerely, Ann G.
Greetings Gary The drums arrived safely today and we are thrilled with them. I presented the Four Corners Drum to my nephew Paul (32yrs old) the Freedom Drum to my sister Gerry and I have The Raven Drum.  Once again many thanks for our drums, the tones are beautifully clear. Please thank your artists from the bottom of our hearts. My Raven Drum emits pure power before I even drum, and all 3 of us can see a wolf in one corner very clearly which is appropriate for I have been given the wolf by the ancient spirits as my totem. I look forward to hearing from you. Blessings I send to you Lynda S.	Hi Gary, I've just received the drum yesterday at noon. It's awesome, looks great and also sounds great. This is the first skin drum I've ever got, I played it for while and it is very healing and can feel very connected to Mother Nature and ancestors of the past.  Me being partial native from my dad's side, I believe I have made the best choice to get it from you. Truly it is the best. I would play it every time whenever I think of my dad. Sadly,.... my dad passed on last year of 2008 and having this drum heals me a bit each time I played it.  Thanks much, will treasure it for years to come. ~ Jonny "the Lion"	Hi Gary I am writing this e mail to you as I would like to thank the lady who has painted my nephews drum for him, his name is Nicholas Harris from Southampton England. He has just sent me a picture of it and it is wonderful. I expect you remember him telling you about the drum I saw, I was convinced that it was on your web site, but I must admit I haven't found it since, but please could you pass on the message for me to the lady who very kindly took the trouble to paint what he asked for. It is very much the same as I thought I saw. Anyway Many Blessings to both of you and once again thank you very much. - Geraldine Brolan, England (Visions Life Force Foundation)
Thank you for the beautiful drum!  It is absolutely breathtaking.  Great job! Sincerely, Pathfinder,  Rod H.	I just wanted to thank you. My wife loved the drum and rattle. -- Pete D.	Hi, I received the drum. It's wonderful! Did you make it yourself and  paint it too? Thanks. Blessings, Sheree
Dear Gary, Thank you so very much for my buffalo hide, owl drum. She is so beautiful I cried when I held her.  I knew from speaking with you on the phone that you would make me the drum my guides had said was meant for me. Please tell the artist how much I appreciate his/her gifts and skill too. Most sincerely, Nancy	Hi, Gary- I just received my Raven drum, and it is really beautiful, and the sound is just great! As is the Turtle rattle and smudge stick. I'll definitely be purchasing more products from you, and as I begin building my drum circle I'll suggest that they get their drums from you. Also, do you have any information of the artist of the Raven drum (H. Gilbey?)? All the best, Kim B.	Gary, I received the drum I ordered today and the whole family loves it. Thanks for getting that out so fast and for the great quality merchandise. I will most definitely order from you again in the future.  Thanks again, Matt ^ top of page
Dear Gary I can't thank you enough for sending the drum out during such a crazy season... I got it this morning and am thrilled with it.  You do beautiful work and the sound is wondrous! I will enjoy this for years to come.  Thank you for making one of my dreams come true. Many blessings coming your way...  My gratitude is enormous. Dorothy W.	Dear Sir,  I received my drum yesterday and all I can say is WOW!!!!! FIRST of all, Whoever painted the drum is an excellent artist and it must of taken alot of time just to make the drum itself. I started to play the drum after I opened it and scared the heck out of my cat.  The sound could be heard throughout the house, whether I hit the rim of the drum or more towards the center of the drum. I am looking forward to purchase another one of your finely-crafted drums in the next couple of months. Thank-you Michael G.	Wanted to let you know I received both drums yesterday. Thank you so much Gary, the crafting is outstanding & you have truly made my heart sing again. The painting is absolutely outstanding & Mary went far beyond to blow me away! What a wonderful spirit she is & please hook her up for her efforts! :-) Again, thank you so much for everything...Such beautiful gifts to honor Mother Earth & Father Sky! -:RUHR:HUNTER:
Hi Gary, Just a note to say I received one of your drums as a gift for Christmas. It was sent to me in Ireland and I received it in perfect condition and was very impressed by the beautiful craftsmanship and sturdy design. Thank you so much. I look forward to doing business with you in the future. Kind regards, Liam	Hi Gary,  I received my custom order drum today. The design and colors are perfect! I'm sure my mom and dad love it when I give it to them at Christmas.  I truly appreciated your excellent customer service, quality, and quick turnaround on this item. Please pass along my compliments to Holly for her work on designing the drum. Jeff	Hi. The drums arrived today (thank God as we are having a circle @ 3:00 today) and they sound and look fabulous.  I'm sure as the circle takes of that we will have more orders coming your way. Thanks, Marianne
Dear Gary, I can't believe how quickly the drum that I ordered arrived! It is just beautiful and I cannot wait to see my husbands face when he opens it on Christmas morning!  Thank you for the wonderful, prompt service and the quality merchandise.  Happy Holidays to you and yours! Sincerely, Melissa M.	Hi Gary: Your drums are beautiful and so is your heart song to make them to spread the mother earth's beating heart to open souls. Blessings and thank you for all you are doing to uplift our collective Spirit. Susan Sweet Grass www.shamanwalks.com	Good Morning, Gary I just got back from the post office with my new drum and cover.  What a beautiful instrument -- both in sound and sight.   The artwork is exceptional and more importantly, the craftsmanship is superb.  I love the full rich sound of it (hope my neighbors do to!). Thank you for doing such an excellent job. James S.
Gary, Thanks a lot for your help and for rushing our order to us. We are really pleased with everything! Wiley & Patricia Poarch	Gary, Just wanted to let you know how happy I am with the recent purchase of the 18" drum. The workmanship is exquisite. What a sound!  The sound is mesmerizing, soothing, and really quite therapeutic. I look forward to my new start in drumming.   Thanks again, Namaste, Mike M.	Hi Gary, I ordered a drum and rattle from you recently. The drum’s first drum circle was magnificent. Really wonderful sound, comfortable, and it really rocks! Thanks again for offering such wonderful spirit instruments. Thank you, Cindy
Hi Gary my drum is nice and the sound is great thanks. Blessings   Massimo Romagnolo Italy	Gary, Just letting you know the drum arrived on Friday.  It is so beautiful!  Thanks,  Jan	Got the drum today, It is wonderful !!! Robert G. La Luz, NM
HI - A couple of weeks ago I ordered a drum for a friend as a retirement gift.  I had a magical, well, profoundly spiritual experience because of the drum.  (Suffice it to say).   Anyway, I HAD to order one for myself and I am anxiously awaiting its arrival. Long story - but thanks to you and your drums, there is life in my life and I now believe in (for lack of a better word) god. THANKS GARY !!! Vivian	Gary,  I was pleasantly surprised to see that the drum I ordered for my wife's birthday arrived on time.  I know that I had placed my order late and that you stated that you would try to have it painted and delivered on time.   Well...when I arrived home, my wife was beaming that her gift had arrived and we both are very pleased with the quality and sound.  Thanks again for the great customer service and the great quality of product.   Best regards, Rene	Hello Living Drums, I just want to say I am so impressed and pleased with my new 10" moose hide drum!  The painting of the corn spirit was superb.  Also the rattle is incredibly beautiful as well. I am very happy with my purchase and have shared your website with many in my drum circle. Mahalo (thank you as we say in Hawaii)!  Sincerely, Margaret C
Gary, I got my Buffalo Skin Drum today. Its amazing. I could feel powerful energy coming from the box you shipped it in, so I smudged it all with white sage before opening it. WOW, the skin is Exquisitely marked and DARK just like I wanted :-) this is the largest drum I've ever worked with, fabulous Tone! Your lacing system is Awsome! SOOOO Beautiful! Thanks for all your help, Im gonna have this drum a LOOOOONG time! Blessings Leah	Thank you for your prompt delivery! Both my 14-year-old son and his father are part of the Menominee Indian Tribe from Wisconsin and his father gave him your Warrior's Blend as a gift last year.  When the package arrived today it was evident that my son felt incredible pride in the quality of your products, and that a portion of your profits go to a great cause. Thanks so much, we'll be recommending you to our friends and family. Thanks again, Denise	Gary, Just wanted to take the time to say a big "Thank You!" My custom-painted buffalo-hide Buffalo Drum is so very absolutely stunning and it not only feels so good to hold but also sounds so perfectly right. The artistry is simply gorgeous and I'm most pleased! Please send my best regards to Alan!  BTW: Your abalone shells are naturally beautiful too & I just ordered more as gifts. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Most sincerely, Kelly
Hello, we recieved our drum today and it is more than we had expected. Excellant craftmanship and beautiful artestry. I am very impressed. This is a gift for my Grandmother, she will be very pleased. Thank you so much! Thank You, Jules Smith	Hello Gary, Just wanted to let you know that I received the Drum today and was so happy with it.  The Wolf on it is just wonderful and the Drum has a really nice deep sound to it.  I am very pleased with it. Again, very very pleased and will probably purchase from you again in the future.... Sincerely, - Beverly Byrum	Dear Gary, I am thrilled that you have my drum order -- and very much looking forward to receiving it -- and, of course, playing it. Your designs are spectacular! - Leah Curtin
I've just received my 13'' drum and I love it ! The thunderbird painted on it is very beautiful and the sound of the drum is great. Some friends of mine saw it and they were very impressed of the wonderful art work on the drum. Take care and continue your very good work ! Diane Bourassa Québec, Canada	AWESOME POSSUM !!  I Got my drum, carrying case & drumsticks in .. I LOVE IT ALL!!! Love the speedy delivery THANK YOU !!!  Barbara