Indigenous drum dyed orange deer hide – fire energy and Innu tradition
✨ Unique handcrafted piece • Handmade in Quebec
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- ✓ Expédition rapide depuis le Québec
- ✓ Création unique – non reproduite
The Spirit of the Object
This orange-dyed drum evokes the light of fire and the strength of the setting sun. It is handcrafted according to Innu tradition, using deer hide from Quebec and a natural wood frame harvested from Nitassinan. The orange dye, applied by hand, symbolizes the vitality, transformation, and warmth of the land. It recalls the embers that continue to burn beneath the ashes—the memory of the ancestors that still watches over us today. Each drum is unique: the natural nuances of the hide, the variation in color, and the tension of the leather create a vibration specific to each piece.
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Value and Sacred Lineage
Coming from a lineage of Ilnu bearers, I perpetuate this sacred knowledge passed down by my ancestors, so that each creation is alive, authentic, and imbued with spirit. Its timbre is deep, rich, and enveloping, ideal for accompanying meditation, ceremonies, or purification rituals.
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My signature as an artist – my creative process
Each drum (teueikan) I create is handcrafted using a profound, slow, and respectful artistic process. It's my signature. It's what makes my drums recognizable, consistent, and meaningful.
To make a drum, it's important to come from a lineage of drummers. I come from a family of drummers on the Thisselmagan side, according to my ancestors. This heritage is an integral part of my relationship with the drum and my way of creating it.
I have been making drums for several years. I take my time with each one, because the drum is one of the works that resonates most deeply with my Pekuakamiulnuatsh roots.
For me, making a teueikan is a true act of connecting with my ancestors. Each drum is crafted with respect, attentiveness, and presence.
I take the time to precisely stretch each skin so that, once dry, the drum can offer a vibrant, balanced, and lasting sound. This step is essential in the creation of the sound.
Each drum is hand-assembled to achieve the right tension, capable of accompanying singing, meditation, ceremonies, and personal practices.
A mallet (stick) is also made for each drum. Its creation is inspired by elements of the territory: fur, 100% genuine moose leather and natural materials, in the same spirit as all my works.
Each drum resonates with Mother Earth, and it is this relationship that often guides the final design, colors, and decorative elements.
No drum is ever exactly alike. Each piece is unique.
—Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan
Drum Characteristics
- Diameter: 14 inches.
- Skin: Genuine deer from Quebec.
- Frame: Natural wood harvested in the Nitassinan territory.
- Finish: Natural orange tint applied by hand.
- Expertise: Handcrafted by a recognized drummer.
- Included: Handcrafted mallet and artisan's signature.
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Commitment and Delivery
- Artisan: Dave Verreault-Thisselmagan (Ilnu Nation).
- Shipping: Fast and secure shipping to Canada, the United States and internationally.
- Guarantee: Your creation is protected. Any damaged part will be replaced free of charge.
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