Artwork

Shaman’s Drum (So-called “Runebomme”)

17th century

Sámi Parliament, on long-term-loan to The Sámi Museums, Karasjok, Norway

Objet ovale avec dessins figuratifs sur une surface claire — © Liv Engholm/RiddoDuottarMuseat, All rights reserved

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Title(s)

Shaman’s Drum (So-called “Runebomme”)

Date of creation

17th century

Place of conservation

Sámi Parliament, on long-term-loan to The Sámi Museums, Karasjok, Norway

Rights

Public Domain

classifications

Musical instrument

Linked article

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.

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