- Alaskan Native Artist, Phillip John
Charette holding an excellent example of a old traditional Yup'ik drum hoop from
around the mid 1800's. This is a beautiful hand built hoop with visible tooth marks made
during bending and is stained with red and white clay.
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- Digital image by Phillip Charette courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution,
National Museum of Natural History, Department of Anthropology, Arctic Studies Center.
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- Alaska Native Artist
- Yup'ik Drum Gallery
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The Alaskan Native Yup'ik drums I make are
full size drums (7 foot circumference similar to hoop in photo) which are designed for all out singing, drumming,
and dance performance! These are serious instruments designed to be handed
down through the family!
I make drums from a variety of woods which
include both soft and hard woods. I use hardwoods for tone, strength, and
durability. I also use soft wood for weight reduction and a softer sound. Each drum
is made using traditional techniques to ensure strength and good tonal quality. A variety
of drum skins (cauyamecia) are available to meet a variety of needs. Nylon
drumheads are textured to resemble skin and require little to no maintenance. Other
synthetic heads are available and need little to no maintenance. Assorted rawhide heads
are available but do require a moderate to high amount of maintenance and care. I make
drumsticks (cauyaun) out of hardwoods or softwoods and vary in size
depending on the type of drum being used. Additional drumsticks are recommended as
drumsticks do break on occasion. Traditional ornaments vary from piece to piece. Every
drum is tested to insure quality and workmanship. The workmanship on all drums by Aarnaquq
is guaranteed for life.
Custom Orders are
definitely welcome. To make a special order contact me at my business 541 . 519 .
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