The Bindal drum has a typical Southern Sami decoration: a rhombus -shaped sun symbol in the center, with other symbols around the sun, representing people, animals, landscape and deities. A Sámi drum is a shamanic ceremonial drum used by the Sámi people of Northern Europe.

The aspects of the Sámi drums discussed include some cultural background of the Sámi, the types of drums, the shamanistic uses of the drums, the destruction and attempted removal of the Sámi drums, the symbolism of the drums, and the symbolism on the drums.

Sami people from Scandinavia used to paint symbols and also some Siberian tribes (Yakut). However, Fenno-Ugric Khantys and Mansis did not have pictures in their drums. Tengrism was a folk religion in the area of Turkey and Mongolia. Middle of the drum is god Tengri.

Dec 17, 2022 · There are no two drums with identical sets of symbols. The reindeer played a very important place in Sami peoples’ life, the reindeer-herding is mainly depicted with a circular symbol for the reindeer corral that was used to gather, mark and milk the flock.

Jan 14, 2024 · The witch drum incorporates all the visible parts of a human being, wood, leather and patterns, and the soul of the drum, which was only visible to the Shamans. For the witches, the drum and its symbols aided clairvoyance.

Mar 12, 2019 · The most outstanding symbol of the Sami shaman may very well be his drum. Every drum is different, ideally crafted specifically for its owner, and typically by the owner. Each drum has its own personality and spirit, which ideally matches the personality and spirit of …

Feb 11, 2025 · In terms of its origins, the Lappish drum is deeply rooted in Sámi traditions. Crafted from reindeer hide stretched over a wooden frame, the drum was often adorned with symbols representing various aspects of Sámi cosmology and worldview.

Nov 29, 2024 · Sacred Drums Sami drums (goavddis) play a role in rituals, connecting them to spiritual realms. Drum patterns often provide a visual representation of important elements of life such as: Sun and Moon: Symbols of natural cycles. Reindeer: A key to survival. Shamanic Figures: Links to the spirit world. Four Directions: Representing balance in nature.

The images on the drum, of reindeer herding, fishing, the sun and the winter solstice, remain important cultural symbols for Sámi people. They represent continuity with the land and their...

Oct 27, 2022 · A Sami drum is a shamanic ceremonial drum in the culture of the Sami people of Northern Europe. Sami ceremonial drums have two types: a bowl drum in which the drumhead is strapped over a burl, and a frame drum in which the drumhead stretches over a thin ring of bentwood. Both variations are oval-shaped. The drumhead is fashioned from reindeer hide.