Drum, frame

Description

Circular double-membrane frame drum with long handle carved in form of a vajra-thunderbolt, used in Buddhist ceremonies: Tibet/Nepal border, 20th century

Museum reference

A.1980.193

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Drum, frame

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia
Nepal, South Asia

Date

20th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Skin, Wood

Physical description

Skin membrane; wooden handle carved in form of a vajra-thunderbolt

Exhibitions

• Man and Music (16 Aug 1983 - 15 Jan 1984)
  Royal Scottish Museum