Dhodro Banam

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second half 19th century · Wood, hide, gut, metal · Musical Instruments

The single-string dhodro banam comes from the Santal tribal community of central India, particularly what is the modern state of Orissa. Alternatively, it is sometimes known as the santali banam. Related to the sarinda and sarangi, the dhodro banam has a skin covered resonator and is played with a bow. This well decorated dhodro banam features elaborate anthropomorphic and zoomorphic carvings.

Artist

Unknown

Date

second half 19th century

Medium

Wood, hide, gut, metal

Culture

Indian (Santal group of Munda people)

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Clara Mertens Bequest, in memory of André Mertens, 2004