piduripatju
The term piduripatju, often spelled piduri patju, refers to a traditional Sami drum. These drums were significant cultural artifacts used by the Sami people, an indigenous group of Northern Europe, for spiritual and divinatory purposes. The construction of a piduripatju typically involved a wooden frame, often made from birch, and a drumhead stretched over it. This drumhead was traditionally made from animal hide, such as reindeer or horse skin, carefully prepared to create a taut surface.
The surface of the drumhead was often decorated with painted symbols, which varied depending on the shaman,
During ceremonies, the noaidi would enter a trance state, and the rhythmic beat of the piduripatju was