Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Phillip Martinez
drums@pueblodrums.com
Represented by
Pueblo Drums
110 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
Taos, New Mexico 87571
575-758-7929 | 888-412-3786
www.pueblodrums.com
Taos Pueblo Artists
Contemporary Artists
Phillip Martinez - Drum Maker
Phillip was influenced early on by his grandfather who made drums for kiva ceremonies, which are part of the tribe's still-vital native religion. And now when Phillip makes a drum, it is not something he takes lightly. He deeply recognizes that his drums are part of a heritage that goes back to a time when his ancestors knew nothing of the world beyond their beliefs and the gifts of Mother Earth.
The drums are truly gifts of Mother Earth, with each drum being made from the best wood, skins and sinew for a deep, sweet tone.
As such, he takes great pride in making drums that are an integral part of that unbroken tradition. Mr. Martinez has been making drums since 1978, from hollowing out and sanding the shells, to stretching and lacing the hide over the shells, he is completely involved in all aspects of drum-making. Phillip says, it especially warms his heart to hear one of his drums used during his tribe's ceremonies.
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