Offered for sale is a substantial vintage Pueblo-style drum featuring traditional natural hide construction, a pine wood shell, and beautifully executed diamond-pattern rawhide lacing.
This is a well-crafted, functional percussion instrument with a pleasing, resonant sound.
Its natural materials, distinctive construction, and decades of documented ownership history give it wonderful character.
MEASUREMENTS & FEATURES:
• Height: Approximately 18.5 inches
• Diameter: Approximately 15–16 inches
• Shell: Pine wood with visible natural grain
• Heads: Natural animal hide on both ends
• Lacing: Traditional Northern Pueblo-style diamond pattern
• Edges: Scalloped hide with rawhide tensioning
• Handle: Wrapped side carrying handle
• Beater: Wooden handle with padded leather-covered head — included
• Sound: Tested and produces a pleasing, resonant drum tone
HISTORY:
The current owner purchased this drum in 1985 from an individual who frequently traveled to New Mexico.
It has been in her possession for approximately 41 years, making this a pre-1986 instrument.
The construction is consistent with traditional Northern Pueblo-style drums.
CONDITION:
Good vintage condition with natural aging, discoloration, and surface wear to the hide heads and wooden shell.
Some wear is visible along the drumhead edges.
The rawhide lacing and carrying handle are present, and the drum remains playable with a resonant sound.
Please examine all 15 photographs for a detailed look at the construction, condition, and included beater.
Please contact me through Craigslist with any questions or to arrange a viewing.
Rogue Valley Consignment Services (RVCS)
https://roguevalleyconsignment.com