A Sámi drum is a shamanic ceremonial drum used by the Sámi people of Northern Europe. Sámi ceremonial drums have two main variations, both oval-shaped: a bowl drum in which the …

Traditional Sámi spiritual practices and beliefs are based on a type of animism, polytheism, and what anthropologists may consider shamanism. The religious traditions can vary considerably …

Jun 17, 2024 · The Sami people of Lapland have a rich and complex heritage that is deeply intertwined with their environment and traditional practices. Their relationship with reindeer, …

Feb 11, 2025 · The Lappish drum was at the heart of Sámi rituals and ceremonies, serving as a vital instrument in shamanic practices. Sámi shamans, known as “noaidi,” would use the drum …

Jul 4, 2018 · The drum of a Sámi shaman or witch (´noaidi´ in Sámi language) was both a mystical and a magical instrument. The elaborate and mysterious patterns of the witch drum both …

Jan 8, 2025 · The Noaidi, or Sami shaman, played a central role in spiritual life, acting as a mediator between the human and spirit worlds. Using tools such as drums (called goavddis) …

I am Peter Armstrand. I am a Sami Noaidi (Shaman) and professional drum maker. I make drums and rattles and many other types of sami handicrafts. I offer workshops to learn how to make …

Today only seventy-one old, original drums still exist, mostly scattered across Northern Europe in museums. Sámi drums all look rather similar from the front. They are roughly oval, generally …

Aug 23, 2024 · Discover how the Sami people, an indigenous group native to the Arctic region of Sápmi, practice their traditions today. This article explores various aspects of Sami culture, …

The Sami often carry two knives, the smaller puukko {buiku or unna niibaš} and the larger leuko {stuorra niibi}. A distinctive feature of these knives is the reindeer horn sheath which leads to …