ELK DREAMER DRUM AND BEATER Because the male elk will fight to his death to protect his mate, Plains Indians naturally chose it as a symbol of love and power. An Elk Dreamer was one who saw elk in his vision and thereby obtained the power of elk medicine. If a young man had trouble finding a mate, if spouses were quarreling, the Elk Dreamer was sought because he had the power to help. He had influence over affairs of the heart, particularly courting men and women, Of course, the nature of that power varied depending upon the individual's personal vision. Some Elk dreamers were able to cure certain diseases, foresee events, find lost articles or make war medicine. The drum shows an elk radiating his love medicine with the Black Hills symbolized in the background. The drum measures approximately 13" in diameter and 4" deep. The drum beater has the Black Hills symbol carved in its handle and is decorated with a brass bead and bone hair pipe.

Approximately 13” diameter by 4” deep

$235.00 +$20.00 shipping

Made by Native and Non-Native American Artists Minnesota residence add 6.5% sales tax.

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