The source of the drum comes from fallen trees in the forests above 9,000 feet
near the Valles Caldera National Preserve, New Mexico.  Caldera web site
Google Satellite Map and 180° Panorama of The Valles Caldera National Preserve
   
The careful selection from fallen Aspen trees provide the raw material for drums.
Here his son, Eagle, harvest logs from the forest.
     
     

prefers Aspen wood for Drums. Rough shaping is the first part of the process.
     

and his son Eagle also teach the process of drummaking.
These photos come from the 2007 White Buffalo Camp, the pilot program of The Art Ranch.
     

Here adds the finishing touches to a special drum.
     

Display of completed drums.
        

can be reached for custom, hand-made drums at redbird@treeofknowledge.com.

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