Hi guys,

I am Extremely pleased to tell you my shamanic drum arrived yesterday without a single problem! I took her home and hugged the box the entire way home on the bus .. arrived home and eagerly opened the Extreamly well packaged box . there was a nice strong supporting piece of wood there, and cardboard supports and an Amazingly lovely felt bag!

the sacred juniper was amazingly sweet and smokey when I burned a thick cloud in my small room. I welcomed and introduced my shaman drum and beater to my home. I could not imagine the beauty in person! the photos made me fall in love, but to see it in person and feel the smooth edged wooden parts and the soft wolf fur so carefully placed and the colours of the reindeer and the wolf fur matching so perfect, to smell it and to feel the energy and care , craftmanship , love and MAGICK .. WOW beyond my hopes and a true treasure !

I simply cannot thank you enough for the time and energy you spent to get this shamanic drum to me and for your help with the payment schedule too .

So anyway its a feeling like a have a small child or a new pet .. the spirit of this sacred drum is strong and is an amazing entity to work with. It truly does sound like a deep bell ringing when I beat the drumhead it resonates for a long long time ..

I see a small hole drilled at the end of the beater tick , what is this for ? to hang it up or add some string ?

Also just wondering if there is a way for me to know which of the pegs comes from the lighting tree ?

Many many thanks for EVERYTHING and I will be looking for a necklace soon 🙂

Kevin from New Zealand:)

Dear Susanne & Erik

Thank you

Every single moment with my Drum is a rich and beautiful experience, so unical!

Thank you

A new Door has been opened in my conscioussness

Thank you

Blessings

ToMa from Chambéry, France

Der Erik, dear Susanne,

My drum and rattles arrived well already on Wednesday evening, second day after shipping.

When I unpacked the carton, leaving everything in the beautiful violet bag, I had to take them into my arms as if I was holding myself. I was so touched that I began to cry. I could only feel the gratitude. I stroked the drum again and again, later I gave it massage from outside. It enjoyed :-). I left them relaxed that evening.

Yesterday I initiated my drum and rattles with juniper smudge. The getting to know is very intensive and emotional: the first contact with “the Spirits of the Mountains ” was very intense, the energy was so penetrating that I had the feeling it wants possess my whole attention, there would be no space for anything else. So I kept distance, had chat with it and observe, being deeply connected. Today it was beautiful to play with her.

Also the contact with the rattles is changing from yesterday to now. I think it takes some time to integrate them into my life and I am learning about them.

Thank you so much for your unbelievable beautiful art work: it can only be done with the higher spirits with you. I am so touched to see, to hear and to feel the drum. The sound is incredible. Also that of the rattles.

Everything is so well organized, even the perfect packing.

Thank you for the beauty and the energy you create.

Best wishes

Xiling, Germany

Dear Erik and Susanne

I would like to thank you once again for the exquisite drum you crafted for me. Not only have you beautifully evoked energy of the spirit who will work through the drum, you have crafted a power object which will deepen my shamanic work. The drum sings with two voices; a deep thrumming echoing the heartbeat of the Earth, and a higher counterpoint which expresses the joy of creation and the wonderful dance of life and spirit. It is everything I hoped for and more. I am in deep gratitude for the integrity with which you work.

Sarah Louise Kent – UK.

Hello Erik and Susanne,

My mother is in town now and I finally have a minute to write my experience of Mourning Dove. I opened my drum outside of course and the first time I struck the surface I heard a familiar coo-ing sound that is not ever heard in our woods. I beat the drum again and let the sound fade out and again another coo. In the Shipibo tradition, when a baby is born, it is named by the first sound or sight that the grandma sees or hears. I knew my drum was to be give the name – “The coo of the Mourning Dove,” For short – Dove.

I am amazed at the craftsmanship and power in this drum. I had a bad migraine one day and I put my head directly in the crux of the handle and beat the surface for about 10 minutes or so directly over my head and my migraine vanished. MY husband and I both were very impressed with how well made the drum is, sturdy yet so light.

I am so glad that there is a connection to the music I will be performing (texts all from the Kalevala) and the drum (connection to the Sami people and lands and traditions). This is a very special tool for me and I am so glad I found you on a web search!

I will certainly share your drum with other drum makers and tell them your approach.

I hope all is well with you both and look forward to staying in touch in the future when my son is ready for his own drum.

The very best, Crista Harrington-Berryessa – Califirnia, USA.

Hi Erik and Susanne,

Just wanted to let you know the drum arrived today…

It’s absolutely beautiful, I could feel the amazing energy

Just carrying the box inside…

Thank you both soooo much.

Warmest Regards from Down Under.

Kim – Perth,Western Australia

helloooooo, I’m so happy with my drum!!! It’s amazing, thank you for this gift so beautiful,I go to Chile, my Earth, to sing to love, to peace, helping the healing of the entire planet, my singing and my positive energy will come to you also.

Tack så mycket!!!!

Rayen Amanda – Chile

Dearest Susanne & Erik

I don’t know how you feel about your drums, but I have felt as if I was expecting a child. Reason why I think you should know where it has come to live and what particular significance it has for me, and the work ahead of us. It is an amazing story that coincides with the paper I received from one of you in which you state that the order is placed on an astral plane, then made and displayed on your website for its recognition. If the drum hadn’t had its name I probably wouldn’t have been fed the doses of information that were suddenly available and placed in perspective. Naming is powerful as we say around here.

Actually I’m not a drummer and thus confess it was much to my surprise being completely blown away by “Lossen” (Lynx). For several days my dreams were interrupted by visions of myself playing the drum. Also in my wake condition it played with a firm, steady beat in my subconsciousness – a certain insistence from the other side. Now, later, it does make sense.

The last couple of years I’ve been working with Jaguar as a guide and mapper. It makes sense after several years immersed in Latin American culture, where Jaguar is as central as Bear or Wolf in the North American cultures. We have no “wild” jaguars in Europe, and Lynx is probably the closest we get to a similar feline. I actually had to look the word up, because I couldn’t remember exactly what “Los/Lynx” was in Danish, and I certainly didn’t understand why I kept returning to that drum, why I had to journey on the sound of a drum I didn’t even know. Exciting how – when I finally realized that Los is Lynx – it all fell into place.

I know Lynx. Lynx with eyes like two shining stars. Lynx the constellation, almost invisibly stretching itself on the celestial bow between Auriga and Bear. Lynx who connects, links and gently serves the light in a truth. Lynx, who magically operates from a place beyond the visible, with eyes that see what others cannot yet see. The knower of ancient secrets.

There is also an African legend of Lynx marrying the Morning Star and hence connects the Stars with a being on Earth to create the flow between as above so below, what we are born from and what we become. Stars are shining in the eye of lynx from the deep shades of the forests. And in the forest, Star Dancers dance under the open sky. We dance for our heritage, to heal the earth, ourselves, and to remember. I am a Star Dancer dancing to the rhythm of the drums. Maybe next I’ll step forward and drum for others. The future does not exist, as we all know, until it happens – and so we must wait to see what time unravels.

The drum obviously has the exact sound as in my imagination and my dreams. The drumstick you sent along, a beautiful greenish wool poof with curls, looks like the one I saw myself holding. I am utterly impressed by this much coincidence. Every time I sit down something new unfolds. Lynx truly reaches a place deep inside me – as in the stories from the Elders – as I remember them.

I could continue writing adding just more and more of my wonders – but still there’s so much that need to fall into place, so many stories yet untold. We just had our first welcoming ceremony to greet each other formally. Thanks for the juniper incense. What a wonderful gesture to accompany the drum with something already familiar. I love it !

All my blessings, – Louise Barner – Denmark

Dear Erik and Susanne,

The drum arrived this afternoon – without problem and any extra charges. Thank you for helping me with this!

It is utterly beautiful I already love it 🙂 The stick has lovely touches of indigo color and I wondered if the hairs you added were wolf’s

hairs ? – Once again I would like to thank you for all these beautiful gifts and for you kindness.

All the best to both of you!

Sylvie, Fribourg. Switzerland.

Hi erik!

thank you so much for your wonderful works!!

it’s amazing!!

i love this sound !!

Minsoek Kim, Sungnam, Kyunggido, The South of Korea

Erik ,Susanne

THANK YOU! … Drum arrived.. it’s Much Better than I could hope for . We bonded this Morning by the stream .with the Morning Sun and Birds . It’s Sound !…. It’s truly Magic ! I can’t get it’s sound out of my soul. It is the beginning of a long love affair.

I want to take good care of my new friend for many many years Again Thanks.

Bill, Connecticut ,USA

(P.S I would like to order a rattle.And I will be in contact with You soon .To which oneI would like?) CHEERS

Dear Erik and Susanne,

The most beautiful drum arrived, her voice is low and the bloodline thread of wool in the drumstick tugs at my heart. A young male turkey is out clucking under the leafing butternut tree; I will follow with song when he leaves…thank you for the most beautiful gift ever, like eternal birthdays and Christmas’, blessings. Torry – (Spirit of the Lily)

Victoria, Vermont, USA

Hi Erik, Susanne,

I received the drum and completely forgot to let you know right away due to my travel.. You sent me an email that you shipped it on April 17 and I received a notification from my post office on April 22 already! I wasn’t able to pick it up right away because I left the town the next day, but picked it up the week after. Just want to let you know that it got to US within a few days this time.

The drum is absolutely gorgeous.. I welcomed it with the Juniper sticks you included. I loved the sound.. Thank you so much! I read the instructions and will take a very good care of it.

Thank you both for such a beautiful piece,

Anna, San Jose, USA

Thank you Erik,

Your additional information is wonderful.

And yes – as soon as I saw the picture of “The Panther” I knew she was my drum. Her name is perfect. And then when I read she was made of reindeer hide and birch I was even more convinced. And then when I read where she was made – and by who – even more so.

Thank you for your work. I’m very touched by the fact that two of the pins are from those very special trees (the old Elm and the Lightening Struck Tree).

I have one more question. What did you use to dye the hide?

Please save her for me – and I’ll get this off to you.

Laurel, Minnesota, USA

Hello Erik and Susanne

The Panther has arrived safe and sound! I found myself longing for her today. I opened the door and sniffed the air – as if I could smell her on the breeze. 5 minutes later I received the notice that she was waiting at the post office.

She is sitting in front of my ancestor altar.

Now we will begin to get to know each other.

I’m thrilled.

Thank you so much for your work,

Laurel, Minnesota, USA

Hello!

Just to let you know that my BEAUTIFUL CAVE DRUM arrived this afternoon. My dog loves the smell but not touching it, laying near it.

How do I use the two pieces of wood? We usually awaken a drum with tobacco and sweetgrass.

Many Blessings of Love and Gratitude,

Marilee, Michigan City, Indiana, USA

Hello and good morning to you both.

After unpacking the drum and playing my first beat i transcended into a deep penetrating stillness. I couldn’t believe the power of “Yggdrasil”.

Thank you so much for creating such a powerful tool to deepen my awareness.

I’m sure “Transformation” is an incredible piece also but i have not completed my transformation yet. I am still growing and learning everyday so i believe “Yggdrasil” is the drum for me.

I am so over powered by the deep vibrations of the drum! Really fantastic!

My partner Katie and our 12 week unborn baby really feel the penetration of the sound.

I will for sure be looking for another addition to the transcendental tools in the near future.

For now i have some beating to do.

Best wishes and many thanks

Alexander – and Katie – Great Britain

Dear Susanne and Erik,

the package with the drum arrived yesterday. And Frank was the one to accept it… that was not the plan of course, usually all packages are dropt downstairs in the cafe. But well, I guess the drum wanted to come to him directly 🙂 So he was sitting in front of the package like a little boy waiting for me to come home. I couldnt take it away, so we opened the package right away, even though it wasnt his birthday yet.

He loves the drum, me too in fact, I think it is a very good match. It really has a strong presence, we are very impressed by the wonderful work you do. we enjoyed the juniper a bit for the welcome, Frank will have a smoke ritual today for a proper welcome.

So altogether – many many huge thanks!! We love what you do and we are so happy to have such a special drum now with us.

All the best and many thanks

Carola, Germany