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FAQ
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The Siberian Shamanic Drum is a traditional sacred instrument used for spiritual ceremony, meditation, shamanic journeying, and ritual work. It serves as a tool for grounding, creating rhythm, and facilitating altered states of consciousness — often described as a bridge between the physical world and subtle realms. Shamans have long used the drum to summon spirits, transmit intention, and carry sound into ceremonial spaces
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Our drums come from local Master in Russia, who has his workshop in the mountains. He receives the goat skin from local farmers and harvest the wood for the drums with prayers and in sustainable way for the nature. This drum is rooted in the shamanic traditions of Siberia — especially among cultures such as the Evenki, Sakha, Dolgan, and Nenets. These northern Eurasian peoples have crafted and used frame drums for millennia as central tools in spiritual rites and healing practices.
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Frame: Pine, cedar, or other resonant woods selected for strength and tonal quality.
Drumhead: Wild goat skin
Beater/Stick: Pine or juniper wood, shaped for balanced sound.
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Yes. These drums are made by local Master who carefully chooses materials for each drum from local sources, supporting harmony in nature and local farmer community.
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The drum’s tone is deep, full, and resonant with rich overtones — often described as heartbeat-like and grounding. The sound supports focused attention, meditative rhythm, and ceremonial intensity, whether used in personal grooves or collective ritual context.
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In Siberian shamanism, the drum is more than a musical instrument — it is a living ally and a vehicle for soul travel. Traditionally, shamans view the drum as their “horse” or guide to the spirit worlds, enabling communication with unseen forces and aiding in healing, prophecy, and cosmological connection.
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The drum is played rhythmically during rituals to invoke altered states, calling helping spirits and creating a sonic environment for transformation. Continuous, steady beats help practitioners enter trance states, deepen meditation, or accompany chanting, song, and dance in ceremony.
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Natural skin drums are sensitive to humidity and temperature. They sound best when kept dry and at stable conditions. Traditional care may include warming the drum gently near fire to tighten the skin and maintaining it with respect as a sacred object.
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Yes — many practitioners and musicians appreciate Siberian shamanic drums for their rich timbre and expressive range, making them beautiful both in ritual settings and on stage as dynamic percussion instruments
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Absolutely. Because each drum is handcrafted with unique materials and tension from the maker’s hands, every instrument carries its own resonance and energetic presence. Many traditions encourage forming a relationship with the drum as a living companion in practice.
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To get closer to the source of Siberian shamanism and use of the drum contact us vie email: info@chakaworld.org
