Catherine takes on the care of this "grandmother" and attends a local drumming circle where traditional hand drumming is carried out. It was a wonderful experience, hopefully a path that will allow for further exploration. Note that the grandmother is not to be set down on her face, when set down horizontally, she is always to be laid top side up. She is made of wood and rawhide, the back lacing is where she is held by one hand while drumming with the other. There are many interesting traditions to learn for the care and handling of the hand drum, long may she sing!
