Welcometo Black Stone Drums, the Native American inspired drum and artwork creations of Steve and Vicki Trout.
Established in 1994, Black Stone Drums, featuring the artwork of Vicki Trout, has hand crafted over 7500 drums, as well as numerous other pieces. The drums, created by Steve Trout, are hand crafted from either western red cedar or white wood and natural steer hide. The beautiful drum artwork is the creation of artist Vicki Trout. A natural artist, her talents include drum painting, artifact reproduction, and two dimensional work.
As Vicki needed a drum to paint, way back in '94, the first drums were created solely as a means to an end. Gentle persuasion and encouragement soon paved the way for the creation of Black Stone Drums. Today, as in the beginning, the goal of Black Stone Drums is to create the finest drum of its kind.
From hand drums to pow wow drums
rattles to ornaments
or dolls to dance sticks
All items are created by the artists,
Steve & Vicki Trout.
Since 1994, non native american artists Steve & Vicki Trout have created their (native american inspired) pieces within the boundaries of quality and honesty. The drums are real, meant to be played. The motto "If it isn't good enough for a native, it isn't good enough" holds true today, as it did in the beginning. The pieces are signed by the artist(s). "If it isn't good enough to sign your name on, it isn't good enough." As to heritage, they have no known native american lineage. "Just be who you are."
Black Stone Drums, 474 Overlook Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44907 Mailing address: PO Box 2500, Mansfield, Ohio 44906 e-mail: blackstonedrums@netscape.com phone/fax: 419-756-0130 mobile: 419-566-4266 -or- 419-961-1555
All drums and artwork produced by Black Stone Drums are non native american made. The work is inspired by the cultures of the indigenous peoples of North America, thus the term: "Native American inspired".
