Saturday, May 31, 2025

In Honor of You Know Who Open Thread


Northwest Coast Indians Musical Instruments


 

Raven Rattle
        So it turns out that in addition to beautiful drums, the native artists of west coast indigenous tribes made beautiful rattles and whistles.
Whistle



A Couple of Modern Drums

James Sawyer (Gam Nan K'ihl Nuens) - Haida painter and artist - Haida Raven and Eagle drums

EVERMORE!

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