Damaru

Unknown

20th century · Shells sewn on wood, skin, cloth, shell, horn · Musical Instruments

Tibetan Budhist monks and shamans use this type of drum to interrupt phrases of recitation when it is necessary to summon certain deities. A pelting sound is produced when the drum is rotated back and forth in the right hand as the attached cloth beads strike the drum.

Artist

Unknown

Date

20th century

Medium

Shells sewn on wood, skin, cloth, shell, horn

Culture

Tibetan

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1980