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.

Elk and Moon Thunder Drum made from large African wine kettle gourd.  Hand painted Elk silhouette with a moon background.  Crescent cutouts on both sides to allow sound to resonate (only one crescent shown in picture).

Horned toad thunder drum made from a large African wine kettle gourd. Wood burned horned toad with watercolor background and textured trim paint at the bottom. Crescents cutout on both sides of the gourd to allow the sound to resonate (not shown in the picture).