Drum
The drum is above all a survival tool for the Innu, a direct link to the dream world. The process of making a drum is sparked by a dream. After dreaming about the drum three times, the hunter feels he will improve.
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Origins
1:32 min - The drum is above all a survival tool. It’s a direct link to the dream world. This world has ... -
Materials
2:47 min - The drum is made from birch harvested in winter: the wood is easier to split. We also use a young ... -
Assembly
6:56 min - "I use my hands to determine the drum’s circumference. That allows me to customize my drum. For example, to ... -
Relationship with Dreams
6:51 min - The process of making a drum is sparked by a dream. After dreaming of the drum three times, a person ... -
Specific Features
2:28 min - If a piece is broken when making a drum, while bending for example, you can start over up to three ...