Handcrafted with reverence, this 16-inch drum is made from a maplewood hoop and sacred bison hide, carrying the strength of the earth and the expansive voice of the sky. The hoop is painted in shimmering gold, a reminder of illumination, balance, and the sacred center within all things.

Two Symbols of Transformation & Unity: The Mayan serpent and the Hunab Ku adorn this sacred drum as powerful guides for the spirit. The serpent embodies transformation, wisdom, and rebirth, shedding the old and awakening the new, bridging the realms of earth and sky. The Hunab Ku, the cosmic heart and center of creation, represents oneness with the Creator and unity with all life. Together, these symbols remind us that through transformation we return to wholeness, and through rhythm we connect with the eternal dance of the universe.

Around the rim flows a prayerful invocation: “Heart of the Sky, draw me in, lift me high. Dark and light, one embrace, golden center sacred place. Serpent of light, coil around me, guide me through, set me free, into the mystery.”

This drum is more than an instrument, it is a ceremonial ally, designed for ritual, meditation, journeywork, and sound healing. Its voice is deep, resonant, and meditative. Whether played in circle or in your own private space, the Heart of the Sky Drum invites you into rhythm, resonance, and the great mystery.

Details:

Size: 16 inches
Hoop: Maplewood
Hide: Sacred bison
Handcrafted by drumkeeper, Melissa McGlenn, an artist devoted to creating sacred instruments and art that inspire healing and connection.
The medicine of this drum is transformation, oneness with Creator, and unity with all life.

As with all sacred instruments, this drum responds to relationship. Care for it with reverence, keep it in a dry place, and allow its voice to grow with you over time. Each drum is a one-of-a kind hand crafted instrument with its unique color, thickness, and tone.

Melissa McGlenn, Artist & Creative Director

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