Beautiful Small Cochiti Pueblo Painted Handheld Drum with Handle

Regular price $165.00

I found a painted drum similar to this one a year or so ago and have kept a close eye out ever since as I think they’re stunningly beautiful. Though I found it in Vermont, I am certain it is Cochiti Pueblo, from the Taos area of New Mexico, and believe it dates to the earlyish 20th century. The body is wood (likely cottonwood I think), and the drum heads are stretched rawhide, pulled taut by sinew, which is still holding very tight, and it retains it original wrapped grass handle. There is a very neat patch to the hide of the drum on one side—perfectly done, many years ago I believe, and matching the black of the rest of the hide. The polychrome colors remain super saturated and bold - red, blue and yellow. Gorgeous.

This is a small drum, perhaps made for a child. 4 1/8" in diameter x 3 5/8" tall, very good condition.