Drum Bottom

Another look at a design on one of the drum pads. This drum’s design gives a look into the deep beliefs of the Anishinaabe people. It shows how their spirituality, environment, and culture are all connected, the symbolic images on the drum reveal the Anishinaabe cosmos, where the physical and spiritual realms meet. The painted figures of the bulls on the drum represent the wisdom of their ancestors, the forces of higher beings, and the nature of myths. It reminds us of the spiritual wisdom found in indigenous cultures and their strong bond with the natural world.