Nepal
Wood, hide and cane
The dhyangro is a double-headed frame drum used by jhakris (tribal shamans), especially those of the Magars, the Kirati, and the Tamang, in the Middle Hills region of the Himalayas in Nepal. It is considered an ancient tool of magic and has been used by shamans for centuries to enter a trance and channel benevolent helping deities. The drum is played by holding the handle in the left hand, with the frame level with the face, and striking the outer head with the right hand holding a curved stick.
The drum has hide drumheads stretched over a circular wooden rim, secured with rattan strips. The handle is elongated and carved to resemble a phurba or esoteric dagger found in Tibetan Buddhist ritual. The handle features ornate relief carving depicting three deity heads and many shamanistic symbols, such as endless knots and caduceus-like symbols, that encircle it.
Size (cms): 65(H) x 35(W) x 14(D)
Size (inches): 25.5(H) x 14(W) x 5.5(D)
