Damaru, two-headed ritual hand drum
| Accession Nr.: | 82.166.1 |
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| Type: | religious or cult object; musical instruments |
| Date of production: |
circa 1900
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The damaru was originally a double-sided percussion instrument made of human skull and covered with leather, which was used in funeral ceremonies. In the middle of the drum body, there are metal overlays with a vajra pattern. Its double silk ribbon is decorated with metallic thread embroidery, pearls and tassels.