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Vintage 1970s Ludwig Timpani Symphony Model
By Ludwig Drums
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offered here is a Ludwig 26" Timpani Symphony Model, was told it's a 1970s vintage (drum inside of
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1970s Other Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Fine Hardwood Drum
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An authentic Tribal drum in all original condition. The Hardwood body of the Drum features fine
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Tribal Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Fine Hardwood Drum
Fine Hardwood Drum
H 6.25 in Dm 11.5 in
Sumba Ceremonial Drums
Located in New York, NY
Three beautifully carved and patinated ceremonial drums from Sumba, Indonesia, circa 1930. Priced
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1930s Indonesian Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Sumba Ceremonial Drums
Sumba Ceremonial Drums
H 24 in Dm 8.5 in
Trio of Tribal Drums Carved Wood and Animal Hide
Located in Topeka, KS
Intriguing trio of differing size tribal drums of carved wood and animal hide. They are in
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20th Century Tribal Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Hide, Zebra Hide, Wood

Italian Kettle Drum with Cover
Located in Chicago, IL
Kettle drum with cover. Would make a very cool table.
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1950s Italian Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Iron

Vintage Italian Kettle Drum with Cover
Italian Kettle Drum with Cover
H 34 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Hide Covered Drum, 20th C
Located in New York, NY
Hide-covered modern drum, possibly first peoples, 20th c. of shaped circular form, with hide
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20th Century Unknown Native American Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Hide, Birch

Vintage Hide Covered Drum, 20th C
Hide Covered Drum, 20th C
H 17 in W 23 in D 19 in
Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
Located in Seattle, WA
Possibly Rawhide as the Stretched Fabric on Top of Drum. Five Direction Handles. Intricate Knotting
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
Vintage Hand Drum Wooden Base
H 5 in W 14 in D 14 in
East African Figurative Face Drum
Located in New York, NY
East African (20th Century) drum of carved head of man with beard and skin top, signed.  
Category

20th Century African Tribal Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Rosewood, Wood

Vintage East African Figurative Face Drum
East African Figurative Face Drum
H 22 in W 16 in D 16 in
Thai Wood and Leather Klong Khaek Processional Drum with Distressed Appearance
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood and leather Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid-20th century, with ropes
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Music Drum, 1970’s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage music drum, made in the 70’s in Czechoslovakia. It was originally originally part of a drum
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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Iron

Vintage Music Drum, 1970’s, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Music Drum, 1970’s, Czechoslovakia
H 18.12 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Vintage Music Drum, 1970’s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Vintage music drum, made in the 70’s in Czechoslovakia. It was originally originally part of a drum
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Iron

Vintage Music Drum, 1970’s, Czechoslovakia
Vintage Music Drum, 1970’s, Czechoslovakia
H 3.94 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Large Red Lacquered Drum 26"
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful red lacquered drum on solid wood base, covered in leather with brass nails. A highly
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20th Century Chinese Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass

Large Red Lacquered Drum 26"
Large Red Lacquered Drum 26"
H 11 in W 26 in D 26 in
Vintage Thai Wood, Leather and Rope Klong Khaek Processional Double Headed Drum
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Thai wood, leather and rope Klong Khaek processional drum from the mid 20th century, with
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Mid-20th Century Thai Rustic Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Leather, Wood, Rope

'Bossou (Horned Bull)' original steel drum relief with Voudou Lwa figures
Located in Milwaukee, WI
. Brutus is best known for hammered repoussé metal works like this, fashioned from recycled steel oil drums
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Boho Hand Painted Lidded Drums - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with these vintage boho hand-painted lidded drums, a harmonious fusion of
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Wood, Paint

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Iron

Vintage Americana Federal Eagle Drum Bookends in Red White and Blue - Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two federal Eagle drum bookends. This lovely mid-century set will be fabulous in a child's
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Drum 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
has a Drum. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk. This doll was made around 1980s in Showa
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Plastic

Handsome Military Snare Drum from Sevenoaks Air Training Corps
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Handsome military snare drum from sevenoaks air training corps. This a good decorative piece
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Plastic

Early African Cuica Drum, Tribal Sculpture, Hand Carved Wood
Located in Buffalo, NY
Drums are among the most important art forms in Africa, used both as a musical instrument and as a
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20th Century Congolese Tribal Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Animal Skin, Wood

Madman's Drum, A Novel in Woodcuts by Lynd Ward, Second Printing, 1930
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: WARD, Lynd. Title: Madman's Drum. A Novel In Woodcuts by Lynd Ward. Publisher: NY
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1930s North American Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Fabric

Baker Pair of Art Deco Style Drum Form Stands
By Baker Brothers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of vintage art deco inspired stands or tables crafted in satinwood in an oval drum
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Satinwood

Vintage Toca Hand Percussion Djembe Drum Painted Folk Art Gecko Lizard 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Toca Hand Percussion djembe drum. 12" rope tuned head. Natural wood grain body
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Hand-Made High-Quality Animal Skin Bentwood Drum with Ink Graphic Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Hand-Made High-Quality Animal Skin Bentwood Drum with Ink Graphic Decoration Offered for sale is a
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Late 20th Century Spanish Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass

Antique GAR Drum Napkin Ring Grand Army of the Republic Boston 1892 Silverplated
Located in Greensboro, NC
as a military drum used to mark the cadences for the marching troops. Showcased on a textured silver
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Late 20th Century Unknown Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Silver Plate

1947 Hand Painted Premier British Royal Airforce Drum with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Morristown, NJ
1947 England, a hand painted Premier Percussion British Royal Air Force drum. The drum has been
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1940s English Campaign Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Animal Skin, Paint, Rope, Leather

Art Deco Drum Shaped Maple Bedside Tables Night Stands With Mirrors, c1930
Located in Devon, England
A rare opportunity to acquire a spectacular matching pair of Art Deco bedside Cabinets in Blonde Birds Eye Maple. Both cabinets are identical to each other and feature three generous...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Mirror, Bakelite, Beech, Birdseye Maple

"George The Drummer Boy" Tin windup Toy by Louis Marx, New York City. Circa 1930
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
drum; all this, while beating the bass drum with his right hand; the sounds are simulated by the wind
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1930s American Folk Art Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Tin

"Drummer Boy" Tin-wind-up Toy by Louis Marx, New York City, circa 1940's
By Louis Marx and Company
Located in Incline Village, NV
of a beating snare drum (please see attached short video with this listing). There is also a subtle
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Tin

Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels
By Arburo
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Instruments including a visible accordion, 168-pipe organ, triangle and drums are all controlled by one of 20
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20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Wood

Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels
Arburo Orchestrion Organ By Bursens And Roels
H 102.5 in W 105.5 in D 50.25 in
Polished Oak Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Norwich, GB
drum and to the silvered barometer dial. A silvered plaque with the number R/29867 The dial has five
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1930s English Edwardian Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hermès Turquoise Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
extremely detailed illustration features a group of old fashioned drums, accompanying drum sticks and
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20th Century French Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Textile

White Murano glass Drum chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in Dallas, TX
Large white Murano glass drum chandelier, attributed to Mazzega, Italy 1970s. The Mid-Century
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass

The World of Madeleine Castaing by Emily Evans Eerdmans (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
for the first time. While many were drumming to the beat of modernism in the early- and mid-twentieth
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20th Century Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Paper

Pictorial Vintage Map of New York City Showing Numerous Landmarks, 1939
Located in Langweer, NL
drawn by graphic artist George Annand and published by Sinclair Oil, likely with the hope of drumming up
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1930s Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Paper

1960s Leviton Pleated Drum Pendant Swag Lamp
By Leviton
Located in Waxahachie, TX
1960s Leviton. Puts a beautiful ambiance in a room. Vintage pleated Drum swag lamp. Gold metal
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Fabric

Large Mid 20th Century Teak Ships Wheel A wonderful decorative piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
with Turned spindles radiating out from the central brass drum The Wheel is 48” in diameter has 3
Category

1960s British Colonial Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Teak

Gilded Brass Finland Jorma Laine Turun Hopea Three Rings
Located in Orimattila, FI
and Central American works of art, cave paintings and the décor on Sami hand drums. These were used to
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1970s Finnish Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass, Gilt Metal

Rare early 1980s Iggy Pop Announcement
Located in Brooklyn, NY
school teacher and baseball coach. Pop developed an early interest in music and learned to play drums
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1980s Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Paper

Massive Marine Deck Winch
Located in Norwell, MA
Sailing yacht winch with heavy drum barrel. Ratchet gears. Dimensions: 10.5" D x 10" H.
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20th Century Vintage Drums and More

Massive Marine Deck Winch
Massive Marine Deck Winch
H 10 in Dm 10.5 in
Massive Maritime Ships Winch by Rex
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships winch by REX, model 110. This is extremely heavy, 220 pounds. The huge brass drum has a shaft
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1930s European Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass

Very Large Aluminum Maritime Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
glass lens set into a sturdy aluminum housing. The drum lens is 12 inches tall. There are four angled
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1960s Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Aluminum

Large Merriman Deck Winch
Located in Norwell, MA
the Merriman trident fork logo and Merriman, Boston. Large drum winch with separate ratchet. Long
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20th Century Vintage Drums and More

Large Merriman Deck Winch
Large Merriman Deck Winch
H 12 in W 18 in D 9 in
Washing Machine, Metal, Etc. Skrat, Model P-7, Leonard Ryznar, circa 1945
Located in Madrid, ES
the clothes, a "drum"), with a water intake in the lower part to the right and with several valves and
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20th Century European Other Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Other

Sterling Silver Bugle of City of London Rifles
By Henry Potter & Co.
Located in London, GB
military drum, bugle and fife makers and continue to trade in Aldershot, Hampshire to this day. This bugle
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1930s British Other Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Sterling Silver

A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
porphyry drums, or cylinders, that still stands. Eight monolithic columns of porphyry support Hagia
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Flute 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
. The five of them are one with small drum, with large drum, with hand drum, with flute, and a
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Plastic

Luciano Frigerio Sculpture Double Bed in Brass
By Luciano Frigerio
Located in Milano, IT
particularity is in its realization, the headboard is made in a sculptural manner, drummed by hand. Headboard
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass

Luciano Frigerio Sculpture Double Bed in Brass
Luciano Frigerio Sculpture Double Bed in Brass
H 48.04 in W 70.08 in D 81.5 in
'Madman's Drum (Plate 41)' — 1930s Graphic Modernism
By Lynd Ward
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Lynd Ward, 'Madman's Drum, Plate 41', wood engraving, 1930, edition small. Signed in pencil. A
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1930s American Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Woodcut

Elegant Pair of Maitland-Smith Tessellated Stone End Tables Nightstands
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
drum shape trimmed with a brass ring at the base (measures H 25 diameter 19); the other has a Moorish
Category

1950s American Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Stone

Vintage Nursery Designer’s Guild English Fabric Pillow Toys Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
design. Charming illustrations of the contents of a toy box featuring a horse, train set carriage, drum
Category

Late 20th Century English Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Textile

Original Ice Capades Travel Trunks, c.1940s
Located in Savannah, GA
girls trunk, possibly used for skates or drums. Label on top for Ice Capades of ’42. Names on the
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970's Brass Drum Coffee Table by Mastercraft Furniture
By Mastercraft
Located in Las Vegas, NV
There isn't a more statement coffee table, than this gorgeous drum, manufactured by Mastercraft
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Brass

1970 Vintage Italian Mazzega Nickel Crystal Orange Yellow Murano Drum Chandelier
By Mazzega
Located in New York, NY
A rare Italian Design Mid-Century Modern chandelier by Mazzega, the nickel structure has a geometric hexagonal shape, repeated in the canopies, with 6 airy organic side panels in cry...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Nickel

Grand Gilt Schröder & Co. Drum 8-Tier Lead Crystal Chandelier, Germany, 1970s
By Schröder Leuchten
Located in Berlin, BE
Gilt brass and fine lead crystal chandelier 1970s / Schröder Leuchten / Germany with 7-light (E27) and 303 grand hexagonal crystal ornaments This fine chandelier of Schröder & Co. M...
Category

1970s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Metal

COOL BLUE Signed Lithograph, Modern Art Deco Portrait, Drums Jazz Music
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
BLUE depicts a jazz drummer playing his drums sporting a bold stripe hairstyle, green round lens
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Lithograph

RED HOT/COOL BLUE, Set 2 Signed Lithographs, Jazz Portraits, Saxophone, Drums
By Robin Morris
Located in Union City, NJ
RED HOT/COOL BLUE are a set of 2 original lithographs by the woman artist Robin Morris. This pair of hand made limited edition lithographs were printed using hand lithography techniq...
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1980s Art Deco Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Lithograph

Beat of the Drum Paul Moore bronze Native American man with Drum, headdress
By Paul Moore
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Beat of the Drum Paul Moore bronze Native American man with Drum, headdress Paul Moore was born
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Bronze

Ebonized Elm Drum Form End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Wood, Elm

Kettle Drum From Weathered Lychee Wood Side Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Vintage Drums and More

Materials

Wood

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Vintage Drums And More For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic vintage drums and more available at 1stDibs. A vintage drums and more — often made from wood, metal and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer vintage drums and more, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage drums and more made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Empire — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one vintage drums and more that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ludwig Drums, Gon Bops and Hermès produced versions that are worth a look.

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    A frog drum is a drum crafted from bronze that is traditionally used by the indigenous peoples around Vietnam, Thailand and Laos during sacred ritual ceremonies. They are a kind of rain drum. On 1stDibs, find a range of frog drums from top sellers around the world.
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    A battle drum is a musical instrument used as a tool of war. In some cases, drums call soldiers to battle. In other cases, the rhythm played on the drum provides instructions to soldiers, telling them to execute particular maneuvers, advance or retreat. Military forces may also use battle drums to provide a cadence when training soldiers to march in formation. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique drums.
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    Chinese drums are called tanggu. Tanggu literally translates to “ceremonial hall drum.” These drums are medium-sized, barrel-shaped and played with two sticks.
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    A drum table, also referred to as a rent table, is a circular table with labeled drawers. It was traditionally used by landlords to keep account of rent money with the labels displaying the days of the weeks. Due to their unique shape, drum tables are a favorite among home decor enthusiasts. Shop a selection of drum tables on 1stDibs.
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    What Native American drums are called varies by type. Ones designed to rest in the player's lap are hand drums, while instruments that hold water used primarily by the Iroquois and Yaqui are water drums. Large freestanding drums that produce loud percussive sounds are powwow drums. The Aztec and Hopi used foot drums. You'll find a range of Native American drums on 1stDibs.
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