EVA Visual Arts in Europe: An Open History

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

Details

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
Subject(s)
plural, depicted, intellectual culture, circle/sphere, hand-made, square/cube, object, movable, anthropomorphic, zoomorphic

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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