This is a beautiful Cochiti-style Pueblo drum, handmade with a thick rawhide head, carved wood body, and the bold painted triangular motifs long associated with traditional Pueblo drum-making. Its surface has developed the kind of warm, lived-in patina collectors love — softened pigments, rubbed edges, natural oxidation, and visible hand-tool work.
The painted design wraps around the entire drum in vivid yellow, white, blue, and red crescents above elongated triangular panels, a classic aesthetic seen frequently in drum-making communities of the Southwest. The colors have aged beautifully, revealing layers of use and the natural tone of the wood beneath. Every detail — the lacing slots, the rawhide stretch points, the carved ridges — reflects traditional hand construction.
The drum remains structurally strong with a tight rawhide head and a resonant, earthy tone when tapped. A simple twine handle was added by a previous owner and can be removed if desired. Whether displayed as a collector’s piece or appreciated as art, it has a warm, grounded presence that instantly draws the eye.
Dimensions (approx.):
• Height: 9 3/8"
• Diameter: 7.5"
• Materials: Rawhide, carved wood, natural cord
• Construction: Handmade drum in the Cochiti Pueblo style
• Details: Patinated paint, carved body, tool marks, softened pigments
I’m including a reference photo showing Cochiti Pueblo drum makers at work to share visual context for traditional construction methods.
This image is NOT of this drum or its maker — it is provided strictly for educational background, as the techniques shown resemble those visible on this piece.
Photo credit available upon request. Reference image shown is for educational context only and not associated with this specific drum.
Please Note (Vintage Item):
• Authentic vintage piece with normal, age-appropriate wear.
• Any noticeable flaws or repairs are fully photographed and described.
• Please review measurements and item details to ensure it meets your needs.
• Colors may vary slightly by screen.
• All sales are final unless I made an error in the description.
• I’m happy to provide more photos or answer questions.
This drum’s character is what makes it special — the mottled rawhide, the aged paint, the carved contours, and the gentle scuffing that only decades of life can create. It’s a warm, soulful handmade piece that fits beautifully in collections of Southwestern, Indigenous, or folk art.