We make Native American hand drums, powwow drums, custom stage drums, glass topped table drums, made of elk hide made of elk hide and maplewood, laced with one piece of sinew and wrapped with deerskin. The back of the drum is made in a traditional way to honor the four directions. The beaters are made of hardwood and wool.
Mark is an excellent teacher and can give drum workshops at your chosen location. He supplies drum kits to participants and gives personal instruction on how to make the drum. He shares the history of the Native American drum, and teaches about Indian culture. Native drum art is a tradition passed from our ancestors to those who keep it true and sacred. These drums are used for personal drums,in drum circles, drum groups, on stage. Mark's drums are found in the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian. Mark was drum maker for Spirit the Seventh Fire music and dance production His drums are played by U2, Buffy Sainte Marie, Peter Buffett, Keith Secola, and many other musicians.