Bear Symbol Painted thunder drum made from a large African wine kettle gourd.  The bear symbol is hand painted with permanent and metallic paints. There are two crescent cutouts on the sides to allow the sound to resonate (Not shown in the picture). The embellishment at the top of the thunder drum is a turquoise stone with a copper splash around it.  The bear symbol represents a protector and symbolizes strength and courage.

Mom and Foal in Pasture Thunder Drum made from large kettle gourd.  Horses grazing along fenced in a pasture with a coupled with trees are all wood burned. Water color paints have been added for a delightful scene. A horseshoe has been cut out on each side for the sound to resonates through.  Dimensions are approximately 8” across x 34” from top of hanger to bottom of spring.

Chief and Kokopelli thunder drum made from a large penguin gourd. The kokopellis are hand painted red and blue with an Indian chief wood burned in center embellished with a turquoise gemstone. The top is cut off allowing the sound to resonate from the drum. At the top of the gourd is turquoise in addition to splashes of copper scattered around it.

Arizona Red Cardinal thunder drum made from a large African wine kettle gourd.  The Arizona Cardinal is hand painted with acrylic paints. Above the cardinal is the state of Arizona wood burned and embellished with turquoise in center, in addition to copper splashing on each side. There is a (cactus cut out not seen in picture) on back side of gourd allowing the sound to resonate. Dimensions are approximately 8” across x 34” long from top of hanger to bottom of spring.