Heavy tanned buckskin (possibly moose or elk) that is cut in an uneven circle of approximately 13.5 inches. It is tied in cylinder with 3 ply nylon cord.

This drumhide would be put on top of a water drum and would be taken off at the end of every peyote meeting. The hide would be secure to the drum with marbles and leather thong. This drumhide does not look like it has been used due to little wear. It'd be more distorted if used. A peyote drum would have been made with an iron or brass bucket. The drumsticks in the Gilcrease Collection may have been used with this is drumhide during a peyote meeting.

Tags: tanned hide, drum head, tan, brown, peyote meeting
People: Osage
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: peyote meeting,

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology