Shaman Drum Hoop – Ash Wood Frame for DIY Drum Making, 12–20 Inch

Ash Wood Shamanic Drum Hoop – DIY Medicine Drum Frame

Create your own sacred drum with our beautiful ash wood drum hoops, available in sizes 12" through 20". These unfinished wooden frames provide a sturdy foundation for making shamanic drums, medicine drums, ceremonial drums, and traditional-style frame drums.

Whether you're an experienced drum maker or beginning your first drum-making journey, these hoops offer a wonderful starting point for creating an instrument that is uniquely yours.

The Spiritual Symbolism of Ash Wood -
Throughout history, ash trees have held special meaning in various cultural and spiritual traditions. In Norse mythology, Yggdrasil, the great World Tree, is traditionally described as an ash tree connecting the different realms of existence.

Ash wood is often associated with:
- Strength and Protection: Symbolizing resilience, stability, and inner strength.
- Connection: Representing the relationship between the earth, humanity, and the spiritual world.
- Wisdom and Growth: Reflecting personal transformation, learning, and spiritual development.
- Balance and Harmony: Symbolizing the connection between the physical and spiritual aspects of life.

For those who find meaning in these traditions, an ash wood drum hoop can become more than the foundation of an instrument. It can represent the beginning of a personal journey of creativity, rhythm, and connection.

A Personal Connection to Your Drum -

These hoops are unfinished, and some minor sanding along the edges may be needed before attaching your drum skin. This is a normal part of preparing your hoop for drum making.

Many drum makers find this preparation to be a meaningful part of the process. Taking time to smooth the wood with your own hands can be a wonderful opportunity to connect with your hoop, set your intentions, and begin forming a personal bond with the drum you're creating.

Product Details -

Available sizes: 12", 14", 16", 18", and 20"
Material: Ash wood
Smooth, unfinished natural wood
Suitable for making shamanic drums, medicine drums, and frame drums
Ready for your own finishing and drum-building process

Please Note:

This listing is for one wooden drum hoop only. Drum skin, lacing, beaters, and other drum-making supplies are sold separately.

Because wood is a natural material, variations in grain and color may occur.

Recommended Skin Sizes for Shamanic Drums:
12” hoop: 20” skin
14” hoop: 22” skin
16” hoop: 24” skin
18” hoop: 26” skin
20” hoop: 28” skin

Quality Assurance:
Each hoop is carefully crafted and inspected before shipping. As with all handmade items, slight variations may occur. In rare cases, minor wood separation at the glue site may happen due to natural wood behavior. If this occurs within 30 days of delivery, you will receive a 100% refund or replacement.

Returns & Exchanges:
Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs.
A $10 restocking fee applies to returned items.
Items must be returned in their original condition and packaging to qualify for a refund. If an item is returned damaged or not in its original condition, a full refund may not be issued.

We appreciate being part of your drum-making journey. May the drum you create bring you many years of rhythm, creativity, and meaningful connection.

Photo Disclaimer: Some product photos feature AI-enhanced backgrounds for presentation purposes. Original photographs of the actual product are also included in this listing. Please refer to those photos for an accurate representation of the product.

Thank you for supporting Doug's Drums and allowing us to be part of your drum-making journey!