Remo Fiberskyn 3 Frame drum Pimped Out Tuvan / Siberian Shaman Style
I added a number of cords made of braided satin ribbon, I also suspended hand made 18mm brass leaf bells from the arm
the bells “clink gently when the drum is hit
this is an example of a Simple Way to dress Up your drum
what you used is up to you and should have Significance For You
Wanda L. De Coteau 
Comments on: "Shaman Drum “Dressed Out” Tuvan/ Siberian Shaman Style" (2)
Hello,
What is the meaning of the woodman on the back of the drum?
thank you very much
Greetings from Germany
IN some areas of the Siberian Republics, drums will have a figure added to or incorporated in the grip as a symbolic representation of the spirit of the drum.
In my rendition of one of the basic styles ( done on a Remo) I used a full figure, and did the “arms”/cross member in a way that would easily allow the addition of jingles or ribbons.
In personal practice, I have found that having some sort of suspension for a grip allows the drum to have far more resonance than holding the outside rim ( allows the rim to vibrate more); I have also found that a rigid grip is easier to hold onto than a simple 4 point cord grip ( ala Remo Buffalo)
This drum is actually a combo, with the rigid arms having a hard attachment to the frame, and the main body having a corded attachment at the head & feet.
It was done as an experimental piece. the person who purchased this drum ( without the ribbons and jingles) is a professional drummer who collects drums.
my main personal drums have what I call “howlers” – open mouthed anthropomorphic heads on each of them- the larger drum has the larger figure- I contoured the grips to fit my hands.
I hope this answers your question