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Ceremonial Drums from Siberia

From the vast and remote landscapes of Central Asia that reach North into Siberia come exceptionally hand-crafted drums made by native, Sergey Charkov and family. These drums are produced with local, natural materials in the way ceremonial power drums have been made for thousands of years.


Large Drums

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Large Oval Drum - natural, wood-Y-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has natural skin on the front and a Y-shaped wooden handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with fur padding (real). Includes custom-made carrying case (dark green).
Dimensions: 26" tall x 19" wide x 3.5" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Large Oval Drum - natural, metal-cross-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has natural skin on the front and a cross-shaped metal (hand-carved, feathered) handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, leaf-shaped) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with a built-in rattle. Includes custom-made carrying case (black).
Dimensions: 26" tall x 19" wide x 3.5" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Large Oval Drum - natural, metal-curl-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has natural skin on the front and a cross-shaped metal (hand-carved, curled) handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with fur padding (real). Includes custom-made carrying case (green).
Dimensions: 26" tall x 19" wide x 3.5" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Small Drums

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Small Oval Drum - natural, metal-Y-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has natural skin on the front and a Y-shaped metal (leather-wrapped) handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with built-in rattle. Includes custom-made carrying case (black).
Dimensions: 20" tall x 15" wide x 3" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Small Oval Drum - natural, metal-curl-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has natural skin on the front and a cross-shaped metal (curled) handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with built-in rattle. Includes custom-made carrying case (black).
Dimensions: 20" tall x 15" wide x 3" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Small Oval Drum - natural, metal-cross-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has natural skin on the front and a cross-shaped metal (feathered, leather-wrapped) handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with built-in rattle. Includes custom-made carrying case (black).
Dimensions: 20" tall x 15" wide x 3" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Drums for Special Order

These drums are out of stock, but could be specially ordered.

For more information on special orders, email Lucia.

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Large Oval Drum - painted, wood-Y-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has a unique painting on the front and a Y-shaped wooden handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with fur padding (real). Includes custom-made carrying case (color TBA).
Dimensions: 26" tall x 19" wide x 3.5" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Large Oval Drum - painted, wood-Y-handle

Description: Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has a unique painting on the front and a Y-shaped wooden handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with fur padding (real). Includes custom-made carrying case (color TBA).
Dimensions: 26" tall x 19" wide x 3.5" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


Large Oval Drum - painted, wood-Y-handle

Goatskin head, wood frame and leather ties, this drum has a unique painting on the front and a Y-shaped wooden handle on the back. Includes 2 handcrafted beaters - one made from wood (carved, stained, rectangular) and fur (faux) and one made from wood, wrapped in leather, with fur padding (real). Includes custom-made carrying case (dark green).
Dimensions: 26" tall x 19" wide x 3.5" deep

Made by Sergey Charkov, Abakan, Khakassia, Russia (Siberia) in 2008.


From Russia,
with love...

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Based in the capital city of Abakan in the Republic of Khakassia, Russia, Sergey and his family are devoted to keeping ancient indigenous traditions alive through the study, production, and performance of musical instruments, songs and practices.

Healing
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These drums are supreme healing tools that reverberate through very large spaces, penetrate directly through the human body and resonate deeply in the soul. The drums produce effects described as grounding, clarifying, stimulating, releasing, and transporting. Rare and unmatched in kind, Sergey's drums are part of a growing revival of ancient, earth-based ways taking place in Siberia and many other parts of the world.

Support an ancient culture.

By purchasing a drum you are also supporting the survival and protection of indigenous culture in the Republic of Khakassia, Russia (pop. 538,200) and the surrounding regions of Siberia and Central Asia.

Ordering

Drums are availble for sale at the following retail stores:

  • The Desert Swan in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
  • Visions & Dreams in Costa Mesa, California

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