Tihkkus
Tihkkus is a term originating from the Sami languages, specifically associated with the cultural traditions of the Sámi people of Fennoscandia. It refers to a type of drum used in traditional Sámi spiritual practices and storytelling. These drums are typically circular and made from wood, often birch, with a stretched animal hide, such as reindeer skin, forming the drumhead.
The construction and decoration of a tihkkus were significant. The wooden frame might be carved, and the
Playing the tihkkus involved striking the drumhead with a mallet, often made of bone or antler. The