This is a true shamanic drum because it is double-sided with deer-hide.
Two-sided (double-headed) drums when played create 3 sounds – from sounding one side of the drum, that sound bounces off the opposite side (hide) back thus the two sounds create a third sound – “sound creating sound”…
The ancient symbol painted on this drum is a Celtic Triskel or Triskele – with many meanings from also other traditions as well…
Some representing the sacred number “3”… body, mind, spirit… maiden, mother, crone… past, present, future… the 3 worlds: the lowerworld, middleworld, upperworld… the unconscious, conscious, super-conscious… and more… action… cycles… progress… revolution… moving forward… in-breath... between-breath... out-breath...
have a listen.... and journey on the wave of the powerful sound of mama Coacha - mother ocean...
The meaning of three is about the union of two parts to create a unique whole. That point of union forms the fruit of knowledge - it is our access point to unlimited potential.
It is no accident that all the mystic teachings incorporate the power of three within their folds. Three represents the union of the numbers prior to it (One and Two). Numerologically speaking, if One represents force, and Two represents an opening, then Three is the birthing of true wisdom.
Why did i choose this symbol for an ocean drum? I feel it can also represent the constant movement of our mother ocean and her powerful healing cleansing energy…
This drum is also special because it is an “ocean drum”. Inside this drum are many tiny metal beads… one way to play this drum is to turn it on it’s side and gently rock the drum back and forth horizontally, moving the metal beads together (as one) which create the sound of the ocean waves rolling onto the beach…
This sound is very powerful, present-giving and meditative – also wonderful for ceremony and very healing...
I had a blast birthing this very special drum... it taught me alot about the ocean and our sacred waters that give us life - for without water we would not exisit... i give much gratitude to the sacred waters......... thank you mama coacha - great mother ocean... thank you...
(((o))) blessings, weaver
Note: this ocean drum is for sale to anyone called to caretake and carry this special drum... if you're interested in knowing more, please feel free to contact me... UPDATE... this ocean drum is now sold - if you would like a custom ocean drum made to order, please contact weaver directly >>
Also... play the youtube video above to hear a sound sample demo of what this ocean drum sounds like...
Beautiful drum and such an interesting post about the power of three. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear this drum! Thank you for the teaching on the Triskel symbol. I carved it in a leather cover for the journal I used taking the Wheel. I knew it was an ancient Celtic symbol but you have flushed out a fuller meaning of the 3.
ReplyDeleteJoey
what is the size of this drum? Did you sell it?
ReplyDeleteyes... i did sell this drum a month ago - for $400... the size of this drum was about 14 inches in diameter...
ReplyDeletei am planning to create another which is a bit bigger @ 16 inches x 2.75 on a 16-sided maple frame in deer hide and painted the same... that cost would be about $500... blessings, weaver (((o)))