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I like these drums for shamanic circles, ceremonies, and personal use because they are light, easy to hold, well-made and more resonant (big tone) than any drums I�ve seen for their size and price. You can play them with the beater or with your hand for a lot of sound variety.

Price does not includes shipping. Shipping can be from about $10 to $25 per drum depending on size, where the drums will be shipped, and how many you order at once. Drums are shipped only to United States addresses.

E-mail Penelope@animaltalk.net after you decide which drums you�d like, with your shipping address and phone number and I�ll e-mail the shipping cost, so you can complete your order. You can then use the PayPal button below for credit card or checking account payments, or send a check or money order to Anima Mundi Incorporated, 1415 W Libby Loop Road, Prescott, AZ 86303

Frame drums below have a fixed goatskin head, rosewood frame, include a leather beater, and are 2� in width, unless specified. Two rawhide straps cross in the back to give support to the frame, and can be used to hold and steady the drum.

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22" $70 (My preferred size to use. Light enough to hold for long periods of time and move around with while drumming while having a deep resonant voice) 4 lbs.

I received my drum. LOVE IT. The sound is very rich. I started wailing on it as soon as it was out from the packaging. My husband thought I was a little over exuberant from the look he gave me, but the next morning he admitted in profound wonderment how he still could feel the drum's resonance from the day before placing his hand to his sternum. I just may have a willing participant for shamanic drumming. Thank you so much. GP

18" $58 (My students seem to buy this one the most. It has a good resonant tone and its size is easy to manage.) 3 lbs.

I used my drum at a workshop over the weekend. I LOVE it! Great size, wonderful sound and easy to carry. I have a great new friend. :) TL

14" $44 (Amazing that for its smaller size, it still has a great sound.) 3 lbs.

12" $26 3 lbs.

10" $22 (Easy to take traveling. A good drum for kids. A good sound for its size.) 2 lbs.

30" $104 (Big booming tone; not as easy to hold for long periods as the smaller sizes but what a sound! Great for drum circles and healing ceremonies.) (4 lbs. Due to its size, it ships in a 30 lb box)

TUNABLE 30" $146 2.25" width rosewood frame, with a tunable goatskin head. The Tuning mechanisms are mounted on the inside of the frame for a clean look. Actual weight is only about 4 lbs. Due to its size it ships in a 30 lb box.

Raindrums Two fixed goatskin heads on a frame contain beads that bounce and roll off the membranes' inside surface. Sounds like rain and thunder. Lots of fun to use with many kinds of sound possible from shaking, rolling, tapping, or beating the raindrum.

18" $62 14" $48

nylon drum case Nylon Cases (Sturdy quilted nylon case with zipper closure, carrying handle and pocket, for storage and transport.)

for 14" Drum $32 Quilted nylon case with zipper closure and carrying handle, for storage and transport. Will accommodate 14 x 3 1/2" drum.

for 18" Drum $48 Quilted nylon case with zipper closure and carrying handle, for storage and transport. Fits 18" x 3.5" and 18" x 5" inside tunable, and tacked, bodhrans.

for 22" Drum $54 Quilted nylon case with zipper closure and carrying handle, for storage and transport. Will accommodate 22 x 3 1/2" drum.

for 30" Drum $74 Quilted nylon case with zipper closure and carrying handle, for storage and transport. Will accommodate 30 x 3" drum.

Rainstick $38 39" long Bamboo. Tip it back and forth to create the soothing sound of rain. Great for meditation and relaxation. Can also be shaken back and forth vigorously as a rhythm instrument.

Drum Care

Your frame drum is made in Pakistan of goat skin and rosewood. These drums are light, easy to handle, and beautifully resonant. Treat your drum with care as you would an animal and plant companion. For the fullest sound, beat the drum in points around rather than exactly on the exact center.

Under excessive heat or dry conditions, the drum head or skin may shrink, tighten, crack, and even break the wood frame. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DRUM IN A CAR, where heat from the sun can be intense. Keep your drum away from long exposure to both extreme heat and very cold or freezing temperatures. High humidity can be absorbed by the drum head so that the sound changes from �boom� to �thwuck.� Heating the drum head carefully for awhile in the sun, with a hair dryer, or other gentle heat source will dry it out sufficiently to restore a good sound. Take care. Overdoing the heating can damage the drum.

Enjoy your drumming with the heartbeat of all life on Earth.

Fiberskyn head drums by Remo (made in U.S.A.) are sturdier and more adaptable to weather conditions than the natural skin head drums above. In dry climates, natural skin drums can shrink and crack; in humid conditions, natural skin drums can become dull. You might consider having a Fiberskyn drum if you travel with your drum to various climates or live in extreme dry or moist conditions. I am amazed at the beautiful quality of tone of these Fiberskyn drums and how natural they look. Since I moved to Arizona, they are my drums of choice.

Remo Buffalo Drum with Lone Coyote or Buffalo Design
14" $95 16" $110 22" $141

A beautifully designed drum with great tone and fun to play. I find the 14" drum just right for holding in shamanic drumming circles. It has a rich, booming tone.

The mystical coyote on this Buffalo Drum is the art work of Adam Geyette. You can almost hear him calling in the night. Add your rhythms to this coyote�s call. The illustration is printed into the Fiberskyn head to last. Braided cords are used for cross bracing to add to the look and feel of the Buffalo Drum. The center of the cording is comfort-coated for hours of enjoyable play. Beat near the center of the drum for deep pitches and accent them with higher pitch rhythms from the edge of the drum. Includes soft tipped mallet.

A buffalo illustration is framed by a divided circle, reflecting the four cardinal directions. According to Native American belief, the four directions must be in balance for all to be well with the world. The illustration is printed into the Fiberskyn head to last. This elegantly simple design will inspire you to beat out captivating rhythms. The Fiberskyn head is pulled over a 3.5 inch deep frame providing excellent resonance. Braided cords are used for cross bracing to add to the look and feel of the Buffalo Drum. The center of the cording is comfort-coated for hours of enjoyable play. Beat near the center of the drum for deep pitches and accent them with higher pitch rhythms from the edge of the drum. Over all size is 14/16/22 inch diameter shell by 3.5 inch deep, includes soft tipped mallet.

Remo Buffalo Drum Standard 14" $67 16" $80 22" $104

Remo Frame Drum Fiberskyn 3 22" $73 16" $50 14" $44 12" $37 10" $38 8" $31

The Remo Fiberskyn� 3 head is pre-tuned on a 2.5 inch thick (2" thick on 8" diameter drum) ACOUSTICON� shell which will provide years of carefree play. This hand drum is sturdy and durable; the perfect travel companion, for outdoors and inside. You can create a sound that will hold its own in any drum circle; great for playing with your hand or try a mallet (not included). There is a thumb notch for comfort. While cross bracing is not necessary, there are pre-drilled holes if you want to add your own. The over-all size is 8/10/12/14/16/22 inch diameter by 2.5 inches deep (except 8" drum, which is 2" deep). 8"-1.1 lbs; 10"-1.3 lbs; 12"- 1.5 lbs; 14"-1.7 lbs; 16"-2.1 lbs; 22"-3.1 lbs (no mallet included)

Remo Hand Drum, Belloni, Yemeja design 16" $130

Remo Ocean Drum Fish Design 12" $73 16" $94 22" $129

The Fish Graphic Ocean Drum comes with one clear Mylar head and one head printed with a realistic ocean scape of tropical fish. It is an incredibly versatile instrument. You can play this drum several ways for multiple sounds. You can create the sounds of the waves breaking on the shore, you can play it like a deff, you can shake it like a Shakere and you can beat it like a shaman drum. To create the ocean sounds, hold the Ocean Drum by the frame, with the heads horizontal like a serving tray. The roll your wrists so the drum gently tilts in all directions. The metal beads inside will roll over the bottom head like water rolling over the shore. Try different speeds for different sounds. Stop and start suddenly to create crashing wave sounds. Hold it over your head, with the clear head on the bottom and look up at the rolling beads; you can imagine yourself under water. The Remo synthetic heads will provide years of carefree play. The drum is 12/16/22 inches in diameter by 2.5 inches tall, and comes with a soft tipped beater. 12"-2.2 lbs; 16"-3.1 lbs; 22"-4.1 lbs

Remo Ocean Drum Standard 12" $66 16" $84 22" $118

The Standard Ocean Drum comes, with one clear Mylar head and one white Fiberskyn head, is an incredibly versatile instrument. You can play this drum several ways for multiple sounds. You can create the sounds of the waves breaking on the shore, you can play it like a deff, you can shake it like a Shakere and you can beat it like a shaman drum. To create the ocean sounds, hold the Ocean Drum by the frame, with the heads horizontal like a serving tray. The roll your wrists so the drum gently tilts in all directions. The metal beads inside will roll over the bottom head like water rolling over the shore. Try different speeds for different sounds. Stop and start suddenly to create crashing wave sounds. Hold it over your head, with the clear head on the bottom and look up at the rolling beads; you can imagine yourself under water. The Remo synthetic heads will provide years of carefree play. The drum is 12/16/22 inches in diameter by 2.5 inches tall, and comes with a soft tipped beater. 12"-2.2 lbs; 16"-3.1 lbs; 22"-4.1 lbs

Remo Lollipop Drums Great for kids of all ages. These drums make a good sound for their size, are light and easy to hold, and slip easily into a travel bag. Guaranteed to add fun and dissolve "shamanic seriousness." I use the 10" size.

Lollipop Drum with mallet 10" $26 8" $23 6" $21
Designed and shaped like a lollipop, kids will love to play with this pre-tuned drum. The colorful graphic drum head looks like an old fashion swirled lollipop. Bright red, yellow, green and blue add to the realism. Use this simple drum to teach kids how to count out a rhythm. Light weight and durable, each Lollipop Drum comes with its own mallet. Ages 3+

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Anima Mundi Incorporated
1415 W Libby Loop Road
Prescott, AZ 86303 USA
(928) 776-9709
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