Siberian shamans use drums to heal

Siberian shamans use specially crafted drums to enter altered states of consciousness for healing rituals. These drums, often made from wood and animal hides, produce deep, rhythmic beats that help the shaman journey to the spirit world. There, they communicate with ancestors or spirits to diagnose illnesses and perform cures, a practice rooted in indigenous groups like the Evenki and Yakut peoples for millennia.