Damaru, two-headed ritual hand drum
| Accession Nr.: | 2022.107.1 |
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| Type: | musical instruments; religious/ritual equipment |
| Date of production: |
19th century
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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. This drum is made of two hemispherical pieces of dark brown wood
with a green dyed leather covering which is torn. A red silk ribbon is tied to the middle of the drum body,
to which the drum sticks are attached. The embroidered bands usually attached to the ribbon are missing.
which was used in funeral ceremonies. This drum is made of two hemispherical pieces of dark brown wood
with a green dyed leather covering which is torn. A red silk ribbon is tied to the middle of the drum body,
to which the drum sticks are attached. The embroidered bands usually attached to the ribbon are missing.