Meinl Sonic Energy Hand Drums (sometimes called Shaman Drums) are made of Siam oak with a goat skin rawhide head. PLEASE NOTE: this natural head will have slight color variations from pictures shown. The drum creates a deep, resonant sound that's grounding, spiritual, and earthy. Use for drum circles, shaman healing journeys, meditation, sound baths, yoga, musical gatherings, or for achieving relaxing trance states. The head can be played with your hands or a soft mallet (mallet sold separately). BY THE NUMBERS: 18" diameter x 2.5" deep. This drum has a wide variety of uses, but it's best suited for sound immersion to create a relaxing, soft pulse—a great tool for sound healing practitioners. Meinl is a German family name and market-leading global brand of professional percussion instruments. The company was founded 1951 in Gutenstetten, Germany, and our generations-long family ownership continues today. We keep a family culture of loyal employees that have a passion for music and gear. This allows us to develop deep ties with world-class producers and innovate quickly—resulting in outstanding quality professional instruments.