Mission Del Rey - Rawhide Lamp Shades, Indian Drums, Rugs | Southwest Decor

Cedar pow wow drums from the Mission Del Rey are made by the  Tarahumara Indians at Mission De Rey at 8,000 ft elevation in the Sierra Madre, then transported to El Paso, TX for shipping.  Established 9 years ago, the Mission Del Rey is a non profit organization serving the Tarahumara people, preserving their culture through traditional skills.  By making these drums available to the “outside world” it raises awareness for the people and gives them an international market place for their crafts.

Cedar Indian pow wow drums are natural hide drums that are not perfect but have a lot of rustic charm.  Made by and by the primitive Tarahumara, cedar drums have the individual imperfections indicative of a handcrafted native drum.  The natural rawhide drum heads are created with heavy cow hide that is carefully cut and stretched.  Once the drum covers are stretched over the frame and while still wet, rawhide lacing is used to lace between the two sides making a diamond pattern on the side of the drum and a perfect compliment for hoop style hand drums.

The look of the lacing over the cedar staves is beautiful.  Each hide is different, lighter or darker and with colorations representative of the animal it came from.  The cedar staves or slats that make up the drum frame or ring are natural cedar displaying red and light creamy color tones.  Each slat is glued in place and sanded smooth.  There is also an older traditional drum style which uses quarter round slats that give the drum a scalloped looking side. 

Once the drum is completed, the hides are oiled and the cedar drum waxed to bring out all of its natural beauty.  Cedar powwow drums have been sent all over the country for pow wows and drumming circles to be used in continuous drumming in many climate zones.  The cedar drum’s have a natural deep voice with a strong thud sound.  As well as instruments, people also use our Indian drums for rustic furniture. 

Native American drums are very popular and are in demand for a variety of reasons.  We try to keep at least one of each type in stock in El Paso, but they go fast, especially during Pow Wow season.  If you like Native American drums or handcrafts or are looking for a natural hide drum for drumming or décor, you will appreciate the rich culture and beautiful drums made by the Tarahumara Indians.

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Are you interested in unique southwest styles or western home decor?  The most dramatic affect can be achieved simply by changing lamps.  And, simpler yet, changing lamp shades.  Give it a try to see the difference.  If you love the warmth and comfort that rustic lamps and decor provide, but don't want to invest in all new furniture, upgrade to rawhide lamp shades or soft leather lamp shades and watch your room come t life.  You will instantly be carried to that rustic mood by the unique color tones and textures of the natural hides.

Rawhide lamp shades are affordable, high quality lampshades crafted with genuine rawhide and hand stitched lacing to create a rustic chic style for southwestern lamps or western lighting.  Lamp shades made of rawhide are also perfect decoration or  replacement lamp shades for western lamps, antler lamps, wall sconces and chandeliers.  From small clip on, mini lamp shades for chandelier lamp shades and candelabras to large table and floor lamp shades, there is a size for every style.  For western furniture and decor you want to see our natural dark rawhide shades and colorful country lamp shades.
 

Rawhide lamp shades are a must for log home lighting, cabins or cottage as well as ranch, lodge lighting and any country or primitive decor.  Along with our light, bleached southwest style shades, rawhide lamp shades are also available in four other unique colors. Rawhide shades will add a rich warm glow to your favorite room.  We also offer soft pig skin leather lamp shades, in nine designer shade colors, natural, wine, green, red, gold, brown, black, desert sand and ranch rust, that can handle high heat applications and never need conditioning.
 

Select any rawhide or leather lamp shade with our rustic lamps.  We offer unique, authentic southwest Indian pottery lamps with decorative rawhide accent lacing, perfect for desk lamps or bedside lamps and wooden Indian drum table lamps as well as hand forged wrought iron western lamps that have a dark rust colored patina.  You will love our lamps for your special home lighting needs. 

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Rawhide lamp shades make excellent replacement lamp shades.  Available in several colors, rawhide shades are a designers dream.  If you want a southwest look or western style, rawhide lampshades are rustic, yet beautiful.

For a more refined look that will accent designer lamps and decor, leather lamp shades are an excellant choice.  Great color and texture make pig skin shades perfect for a cabin or lodge and are one of the hottest items in log home lighting.

So weather it is on the ranch or in your southwestern room rawhide and leather lamp shades will give you the warm country feel you want. 

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