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During this retreat we will use native ceremony and guided journey to assist you in developing a deep relationship with the drum you are creating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI will teach you the simple process to deliver into being your round 16\" Elk, Horse, Buffalo, Deer, Cow or Moose skin shaman\/frame drum, Sacred Medicine Wheel Drum and a beautiful beater. Other sizes are available. The eight-pointed star lacing pattern we use to hold the skin on a beautiful Canadian cedar frame was provided to Snake Dancer in a vision. It is a powerful symbol that invites your heart to open to the energies of the ancient Medicine Wheel. 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