Drum and Craft

Prayer Feathers by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:56:51 -0000

A few photos of prayer feathers I made this month. What's a prayer feather? In a nutshell, many native american cultures believe birds to be sacred - able to fly between this world and the spirit world. The prayer feather is meant to hold a prayer or a wish and to be hung in a window (by those little fringey straps at the bottom). Then a bird will see the feather, collect the prayer, and bring it to the heavens. Wild turkey feathers, deerskin, rabbit fur, and mustang hair.

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Tags: feather bird avian craft native prayer

Pronghorn Rattle by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:00:26 -0000

A custom rattle for Jadewolf, who has an affinity for pronghorns. Deer rawhide/leather, pied crow feathers (which are non-native and legal), glass beads, and coyote fur. It is a round rattle with dried corn inside and has a really fantastic sound to it.

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Tags: deer music antelope leather pronghorn native rattle instrument

Cougar Wedding Drum by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:44:31 -0000

I just finished this commission for a wedding drum. This one was a real pleasure to work on, it reminded me how much I adore working on drums and really want to do more of them. I had the challenge to work with 'playful cougar' and 'red cedar tree' to represent the two parties involved. This drum is 12" in diameter, deer hide on a pine frame. It has a rich, wonderful tone. To see some more photos of this drum, and for more info about my drums, please take a look at this link: http://foxfeather.livejournal.com/156823.html#cutid1

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Tags: cat lion cougar puma feline music mountain drum instrument

Bear Journey Drum by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 19:01:15 -0000

May 2005 A slightly customized glyph drum; 13" diameter elk hide over a stained pine frame. This is a larger image to show off some of the grain and texture of the hide, though it doesn't do justice to the actual drum itself. They are really a textile pleasure to hold and play. I have these drums for sale up on my website, custom work a specialty! http://www.foxloft.com/Store/Drums/

Medium: acrylin on elkhide
Tags: bear music native drum glyph

Painted Pony Drum - Appaloosa by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 05:31:46 -0000

This painting is on a 12" diameter drum, deer hide over a pine frame. I was playing around with the horse silhoutte that I made for the 'Aquarelle' series that I did, and I decided to use it to make a few 'painted ponies' on drums. This drum is for sale, and will be up soon on my online store. I do custom drum work and have more drums up on my site: http://www.foxloft.com/Store/Drums/

Medium: acylic on deerhide
Tags: equine Horse music pony drum

"Painted Pony" Paint Drum by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 04:53:01 -0000

This painting is on a 13" diameter drum, elk hide over a stained pine frame. I was playing around with the horse silhoutte that I made for the 'Aquarelle' series that I did, and I decided to use it to make a few 'painted ponies' on drums. This drum is for sale, and will be up soon on my online store. I do custom drum work and have more drums up on my site: http://www.foxloft.com/Store/Drums/

Medium: acrylic on elkhide
Tags: equine Horse pony drum

"Wings Within" Drum Pair by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 04:50:35 -0000

These are hand made / hand painted drums, elk hide over pine frames. Both are 15" in diameter, and a detail shot of the painting can be seen here: http://www.foxloft.com/Artimages/blhaidahorseweb.jpg A limited edition run of these drums will be available via my website. Link: http://www.foxloft.com/Store/Drums/LimitedEdition/ [link]

Medium: acrylic on elkhide
Tags: equine Horse northwest drum

"Heron Dance" painted drum by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 14:44:09 -0000

Jan. 2005 This was a commission piece, the image is painted on a 12" octagon-shaped deer hide drum. The colors and painting are much softer and more vibrant in reality. Heron is a symbol of patience and wisdom. Heron people are generally good orators and leaders, powerful speakers and good listeners. Heron medicine teaches people that good things are worth waiting for, when to speak and when to listen.

Medium: acrylic on deerhide
Tags: bird music crane heron haida northwest native spiritual drum drums

"Healing Hooves" Drum by Foxfeather R. Zenkova

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 15:18:03 -0000

Dec. 2004 This is a custom painted drum commission for Ravynwolf. It is painted on a 12" deer hide drum. It has a really high, sweet tone to it, and it's a drum I have been holding onto for over a year, waiting to find it the right owner. The symbolism of the spiral represents a path, one with a distinct beginning and end, but many curves along the way. It is a very personal-relating symbol. The horse represents strength (standing strong but moving forward), feminine energy, empathy, and emotional wisdom. The blue and water themes are just that; a symbol of life, rejuvination, healing, power, and comfort. The real version is much more vibrant in color and detail

Medium: acrylic on deerhide drum
Tags: water Horse music ocean spiritual drum healing