RED STAG RAWHIDE FOR SHAMANIC DRUMS

For over 14 years, Heron Drums has been working with wild stag rawhide to craft our own shamanic drums—and later to supply these exceptional hides to drum makers across the UK. Sustainably sourced from wild culled red deer, these stag hides are superb in quality, strength, and tone. They remain a favourite for those seeking a drum with real presence and depth of voice.

Stag rawhide is still available to order directly through Heron Drums.

Spirit of Stag

In Celtic mythology, the stag holds a revered and powerful position, embodying various symbolic meanings and associations. The stag represents strength, virility, and nobility. It is often seen as a creature of the wilderness, embodying the untamed and primal forces of nature.

It is also closely linked to Cernunnos, the Horned God of Celtic mythology. Cernunnos himself is depicted with antlers, and is associated with fertility, abundance, and the cycle of life. His connection to the stag symbolises his dominion over the wild and his role as a guardian of the animal kingdom.

The stag and Cernunnos are intertwined, representing the sacred masculine energy, the vitality of the natural world, and the cyclical rhythms of existence. The stag's image serves as a reminder of the deep connection between humans and the wild, and the harmonious balance between humanity and the animal realm.