Dayere

Unknown

late 19th century · Wood, metal, skin, bone, horn · Musical Instruments

A thin kidskin membrane stretches over a shallow wood and ivory frame. Small crotal bells, coins, and metal rings fastened inside the frame add a metallic jingle. The drum is held vertically in the left palm, leaving three fingers free to tap the head along with fingers, palm, and fist of the right hand. The drum is also struck against elbow, shoulder, and knee.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Wood, metal, skin, bone, horn

Culture

Iranian (Persian)

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889