FRAME DRUM - Sami Paintings - 40 cm

This shaman (Lapland style) drum has 40 cm in diameter. Used materials: spurce wood and deer skin. Painting on the drum's surface is inspirated by real find of Saami drum (see picture below).

Paintings represents Lule Sámi decoration style. This style is characterised by a horizontal line that divides in 2 parts. On the border line there usually stands three or more Gods. Sun symbol and some animals are often present.