Drums & Rattles
Find your rhythm. Make some noise.
Hand-painted drums and handcrafted rattles, each one as unique as the person who finds it.
Made by Hand
Each drum and rattle is created one at a time, giving every piece its own character, energy, and unique story.
Ethically Sourced
We thoughtfully choose materials with respect for people, animals, and the Earth, including vegan materials whenever possible.
Painted with Intention
Hand-painted designs turn each drum into a one-of-a-kind piece of functional art—made to be seen, played, and enjoyed.
Find Your Rhythm
Whether you drum, shake, play, or simply admire them, these handmade pieces invite you to connect with your own rhythm—and make a little noise.
Hand-Painted Remo Frame Drum – Shamanic & Nature Inspired
The Tree of Life, The Moon, & The Stars. This one-of-a-kind hand-painted drum begins with a high-quality Remo frame drum featuring a durable Fyberskin® drumhead, creating a vegan-friendly instrument that offers beautiful tone, reliability, and versatility.
Each drum is individually painted by hand and inspired by nature, earth-based spirituality, symbolism, and the unseen threads that connect us to the natural world. No two are exactly alike, making each drum both a musical instrument and a unique work of art.
Perfect for:
Shamanic journeying
Meditation and ceremony
Drumming circles
Healing and spiritual practices
Personal altars and sacred spaces
Nature-inspired home décor
Meaningful gifts for seekers, musicians, and nature lovers
Whether played regularly or displayed as artwork, this drum is intended to inspire connection, creativity, and reflection.
Created with care in Midcoast Maine, each piece reflects my love of the land, the creative process, and the belief that art can be both beautiful and meaningful.
Features:
Authentic Remo frame drum
Vegan-friendly Fyberskin® drumhead
Hand-painted, one-of-a-kind design
Lightweight and durable
Ready for display or use
Handcrafted mallet included
A drum to play, a drum to journey with, and a drum to enjoy as art.
Handcrafted and painted by Crystal at The River Runs Through, Monroe, Maine.
This simple yet beautiful 8-inch vegan drum is hand-painted and sealed for durability, making it both a functional instrument and a unique piece of artwork.
Crafted with plant-based materials, the drum produces a gentle tone suitable for personal ceremony, meditation, mindfulness practices, altar work, or quiet drumming. Its compact size also makes it a wonderful decorative piece for a sacred space, office, studio, or home.
Each drum is individually painted with acrylic paints and sealed to help protect the artwork. No two are exactly alike, making every piece one of a kind.
Included with the drum is a matching mallet, allowing it to be enjoyed immediately as a musical instrument or ceremonial tool.
Details:
8-inch vegan drum
Hand-painted with acrylic paints
Sealed for protection
Includes mallet
Lightweight and easy to display
Suitable for ceremony, meditation, altar use, or décor
One-of-a-kind artwork
Created with care in Midcoast Maine by The River Runs Through Farmhouse Store.
A small drum with a gentle voice and a lot of heart.
This beautiful 10-inch vegan drum is hand-painted and sealed for durability, making it both a functional instrument and a unique piece of artwork.
Featuring a Tree of Life design with a couple embracing within the tree, this drum symbolizes connection, partnership, growth, and the intertwining of two lives. Rooted in the earth and reaching toward the sky, the Tree of Life reminds us of our relationships—to one another, to nature, and to the larger story of which we are a part.
Crafted with plant-based materials, the drum produces a gentle tone suitable for personal ceremony, meditation, mindfulness practices, altar work, or quiet drumming. Its compact size also makes it a wonderful decorative piece for a sacred space, studio, office, or home.
Each drum is individually painted with acrylic paints and sealed to help protect the artwork. No two are exactly alike, making every piece one of a kind.
Included with the drum is a matching mallet, allowing it to be enjoyed immediately as a musical instrument or displayed as meaningful art.
Details:
10-inch vegan drum
Tree of Life design featuring an embracing couple
Hand-painted with acrylic paints
Sealed for protection
Includes mallet
Lightweight and easy to display
Suitable for ceremony, meditation, altar use, or décor
One-of-a-kind artwork
Created with care in Midcoast Maine by The River Runs Through.
A drum to play, a symbol to reflect upon, and a piece of art celebrating love, connection, and life's unfolding journey.
This striking 12-inch vegan drum is hand-painted and sealed for durability, making it both a functional instrument and a unique piece of artwork.
The design features a radiant sun surrounded by the universe, stars, and celestial imagery, celebrating our connection to the natural world and the vast mysteries beyond it. Inspired by the rhythms of nature, the night sky, and the wonder of existence, this drum serves as a reminder that we are both grounded on the earth and part of something much larger.
Crafted with plant-based materials, the drum produces a clear, resonant tone suitable for personal ceremony, meditation, mindfulness practices, altar work, journeying, or drumming circles. Its size makes it equally at home as a musical instrument or a statement art piece.
Each drum is individually painted with acrylic paints and sealed to help protect the artwork. No two are exactly alike, ensuring that every drum is truly one of a kind.
Included with the drum is a matching mallet, allowing it to be enjoyed immediately as an instrument or displayed as meaningful art.
Details:
12-inch vegan drum
Sun, universe, and star-inspired design
Hand-painted with acrylic paints
Sealed for protection
Includes mallet
Lightweight and durable
Suitable for ceremony, meditation, journeying, altar use, or décor
One-of-a-kind artwork
Created with care in Midcoast Maine by The River Runs Through.
A drum to play, a piece of art to inspire, and a reminder of the vast and beautiful universe we call home.
This one-of-a-kind rattle is handcrafted from plant-based materials and created with intention, artistry, and a love of the natural world.
The hand-painted gourd is filled with a blend of seeds and rice, producing a gentle, earthy sound suitable for ceremony, meditation, energy work, mindfulness practices, or simply bringing a moment of pause into your day. The natural wood handle is comfortable to hold and celebrates the beauty of organic materials. All feathers ethically sourced.
Adding to its unique character, the rattle is adorned with a wand of selenite and an Art Deco-inspired pair of fish painting. Selenite is often associated with clarity, peace, and cleansing, while the paired fish evoke themes of flow, abundance, partnership, and moving gracefully through life's currents.
Each rattle is individually crafted and painted by hand, ensuring no two are exactly alike.
Perfect for:
Ceremony and ritual
Meditation and mindfulness practices
Energy work
Altar and sacred space décor
Nature-inspired home décor
Collectors of handmade art
Meaningful gifts
Details:
Hand-painted natural gourd
Filled with seeds and rice
Natural wood handle
Includes selenite wand accent
Art Deco fish embellishment
Plant-based materials
One-of-a-kind artwork
Created with care in Midcoast Maine by The River Runs Through.
A beautiful blend of art, nature, sound, and symbolism—crafted to be enjoyed in ceremony, displayed on an altar, or treasured as a unique piece of handmade art.
This handcrafted gourd rattle is inspired by the grounding presence of the Earth and the natural rhythms of the living world.
The natural gourd is finished by hand and produces a soft, organic sound suitable for ceremony, meditation, mindfulness practices, energy work, or quiet reflection. Its voice is gentle and earthy, offering a steady rhythm that supports presence and grounding.
At the top of the gourd are ethically sourced feathers, adding movement, texture, and a sense of air and spirit rising from the earth. The wooden handle is adorned with hanging wooden beads that move naturally as the rattle is held, bringing additional sound, texture, and visual rhythm to the piece.
Each rattle is individually handmade, ensuring that no two are ever alike. Variations in the gourd, feathers, wood, and natural materials make each piece a unique work of art.
Features:
Earth-inspired hand-finished gourd
Soft, natural rattle sound
Ethically sourced feathers at the top of the gourd
Wooden handle with hanging wooden beads
One-of-a-kind artwork
Handmade in Midcoast Maine
Perfect for:
Ceremony and ritual
Meditation and mindfulness practices
Sound healing
Altar and sacred space décor
Nature-inspired home décor
Collectors of handmade art
Meaningful gifts
Created with care at The River Runs Through, this rattle is both a ceremonial tool and a piece of earth-inspired art—offering grounding, presence, and connection to the natural world.
A sound of the earth, held in the hand.
This unique handmade gourd rattle is a celebration of nature, artistry, and craftsmanship.
The natural gourd has been individually hand-painted with an eagle design, symbolizing vision, strength, freedom, and connection to the sky. Filled with a blend of rice and seeds, the rattle produces a gentle, organic sound suitable for ceremony, meditation, mindfulness practices, or personal reflection.
At the top of the rattle, ethically sourced feathers flow from the gourd, adding movement, texture, and a connection to the spirit of the eagle. The wooden handle is accented with natural wooden beads and a selenite stick, creating a piece that is both visually striking and meaningful.
Each rattle is crafted and painted by hand, ensuring that no two are exactly alike. Variations in the gourd, painting, feathers, and natural materials make this a truly one-of-a-kind work of art.
Features:
Hand-painted eagle design
Natural gourd filled with rice and seeds
Ethically sourced feathers attached to the top of the rattle
Wooden handle
Natural wooden bead accents
Selenite stick embellishment
One-of-a-kind artwork
Handmade in Midcoast Maine
Perfect for:
Ceremony and ritual
Meditation and mindfulness practices
Sound healing
Altar and sacred space décor
Nature-inspired home décor
Collectors of handmade art
Meaningful gifts
Created by hand at The River Runs Through, each rattle carries the beauty of natural materials and the spirit of handmade craftsmanship.
A piece to display, a rattle to use, and a work of art inspired by the enduring symbolism of the eagle.
This handcrafted rattle, approximately 8" long & 4" wide (at it's widest), is made from a naturally irregular-shaped gourd that has been carefully dried, filled with rice and seeds, and reassembled to create a soft, organic sound.
Its voice is gentle and grounding, offering a natural rhythm suitable for ceremony, meditation, mindfulness practices, energy work, or quiet personal reflection.
The exterior is painted a rich purple and wrapped with twine accented by satin leaves, adding texture, movement, and a layered, earthy aesthetic. At the top sits an ethically sourced amethyst, offering a deep violet focal point that complements the painted surface.
Amethyst is often associated with calm, clarity, intuition, and spiritual awareness, harmonizing with the grounding, natural sound of the rattle.
Each piece is completely one of a kind, shaped by the natural form of the gourd and the hand of the maker. No two will ever be the same.
Features:
Natural irregular-shaped dried gourd
Filled with rice and seeds for a soft, natural sound
Exterior painted purple
Wrapped with twine and satin leaf accents
Ethically sourced amethyst at the top
One-of-a-kind handmade artwork
Created in Midcoast Maine
Perfect for:
Ceremony and ritual
Meditation and mindfulness practices
Sound healing
Altar and sacred space décor
Nature-inspired home décor
Collectors of handmade art
Meaningful gifts
Created with care at The River Runs Through, this rattle is both a functional ceremonial tool and a unique piece of nature-inspired art—offering grounding sound, symbolic beauty, and a deep connection to earth and spirit.
A gentle voice shaped by earth, color, and stone.
This handcrafted gourd rattle features a hand-painted Tree of Life with a feminine figure woven into its branches, symbolizing connection, growth, grounding, and the deep relationship between humanity and the natural world.
The natural gourd is filled and finished to create a soft, earthy sound, offering a gentle rhythm suitable for ceremony, meditation, mindfulness practices, energy work, or simply as a calming presence in sacred space.
The wooden handle is adorned with ethically sourced feathers, which hang and move naturally as the rattle is held, adding a sense of motion, air, and spirit to the piece. The handle is also wrapped and accented with twine and satin leaves, creating layered texture and a flowing, organic aesthetic that complements the artwork on the gourd.
Each rattle is individually painted and assembled by hand, making every piece completely unique. Variations in the gourd, painting, feathers, and natural materials ensure no two are ever alike.
Features:
Hand-painted Tree of Life with feminine figure
Natural gourd construction
Soft, earthy rattle sound
Ethically sourced feathers hanging from the wooden handle
Handle adorned with twine and satin leaves
One-of-a-kind artwork
Handmade in Midcoast Maine
Perfect for:
Ceremony and ritual
Meditation and mindfulness practices
Sound healing
Altar and sacred space décor
Nature-inspired home décor
Collectors of handmade art
Meaningful gifts
Created with care at The River Runs Through, this rattle is both a functional ceremonial tool and a symbolic piece of art—inviting reflection on growth, interconnectedness, and the living presence of nature within and around us.
A piece to hold, a sound to carry, and a reminder of life rooted in the earth and reaching toward the sky.