Wooden framed octagonal tribe drum, made in Indonesia and decorated with airbrushed stencil work. The beating of the drum is said to allow the shaman to achieve an altered state of consciousness, sending him or her on a spiritual journey.

Wooden framed octagonal tribe drum, made in Indonesia. The beating of the drum is believed to allow the shaman to achieve an altered state of consciousness, sending him or her on a spiritual journey.

Wooden framed octagonal Tribe drum, made in Indonesia. The beating of the drum is believed to allow the shaman to achieve an altered state of consciousness, sending him or her on a spiritual journey.

Wooden framed drum with string tension system. The beating of the drum allows the shaman to achieve an altered state of consciousness or to travel on a journey. They are sometimes referred to as a 'bridge' or 'horse' to carry the shaman between conciousness.

Frame drums are also perfect for the performance side of shamanism, where the physical gesture of playing is added in to a dance.

Wooden framed drum with string tension system. The beating of the drum allows the shaman to achieve an altered state of consciousness or to travel on a journey.

Frame drums are also perfect for the performance side of shamanism, where the physical gesture of playing is added in to a dance.

Wooden framed drum with string tension system. The beating of the drum allows the shaman to achieve an altered state of consciousness or to travel on a journey.

Frame drums are also perfect for the performance side of shamanism, where the physical gesture of playing is added in to a dance.

Round, wooden framed drum with string tensioning. These are made in Indonesia and feature bright, colourful painting on the skin. The beating of the drum is believed to allow the shaman to achieve an altered state of consciousness, sending him or her on a spiritual journey.

Simple and colourful this small double headed Indian drum is perfect for a party. The skins can be tightened or slackened by adjusting the metal rings on the ropes.

This small brightly painted version of the dhol is traditionally used all across South Asia at weddings and other festivals and is a major component of modern bhangra music. It is a double ended drum comprising of a mango wood shell and metal rings for adjusting the tension on the skins.

This large, brightly painted and vibrantly decorated version of the dhol is traditionally used all across South Asia at weddings and other festivals and is also a major component of modern bhangra music. It is a double ended drum comprising of a wooden shell and metal rings for adjusting the tension on the skins.