artworkFrom 1450 to 1800Applied arts and designMusical instrumentShaman’s Drum (So-called “Runebomme”)16005823a6e7cdd24ffeb91a1b28d4dfb8e0
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Shaman’s Drum (So-called “Runebomme”)
17th century
- Sámi Parliament, on long-term-loan to The Sámi Museums, Karasjok, Norway
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17th century
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The object known as a runebomme in Norwegian and goavddis in North Sámi, often referred to in English as a noaidi’s drum, is a sacred ceremonial instrument created and used by the Sámi people of northern Europe.