Dholaki

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19th century · Wood, hide · Musical Instruments

Dholaki Hung from the neck or shoulder, the smaller head (pothi – ‘hen’) of the internally conical dholaki is struck with the hand while the larger head (bhāle – ‘cock’) is beaten with a stick (gajo). Local traditions regulate the use of this drum but four basic strokes and several dampening techniques are used to produce lively rhythmic patterns. Collected in Salyān, Rāptī district, Nepal.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, hide

Culture

Nepalese

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Krishna Man Manandhar, 1986