This beautifully crafted 8-inch Cochiti-style drum features hand-painted artwork by Frank Martin, a Navajo artist from Shiprock, NM. Known for incorporating sacred sandpainting figures into his designs, Martin brings cultural symbolism and vibrant color to each drum he creates.

The rawhide surface is tightly stretched and traditionally laced. The painted central face and radiating feather motifs reflect Navajo artistic traditions and ceremonial imagery, making this piece suitable for display, gifting, or gentle use.

Card attached to the back of the drum reads "The rawhide surface of a Cochiti Indian drum is painstakingly hand painted using sacred Navajo Indian sandpainting figures in bright and vibrant colors. The talented artist who does this is Frank Martin. Frank is a proud member of the Dine Nation." 

Details

• Artist: Frank Martin
• Origin: Cochiti Indian drum
• Medium: Hand-painted rawhide with traditional lacing
• Size: 8-inch diameter
• Condition: Excellent

A meaningful addition for collectors of Native American art, hand-painted drums, or culturally significant Southwestern pieces