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Tibetan Skull Damaru Drum, Early 20th Century
Drums
Percussion Instruments
Music and Instruments
Art
Asian Art
Collectibles
Religious and Ceremonial Objects
May 17th 2020 @ 8:58pm EST
Winning Bid
$625
Item Details
A Tibetan skull damaru with a long fabric chöpen (tail). The drums are traditionally crafted from the joined uppermost parts of human male and female skulls. They are used in a number of Tibetan Buddhist rituals and played using the small striker cords attached at the central collar.
| Item Type | Damaru drum |
| Religion or Sect | Tibetan Buddhism |
| Materials | Bone, Skin, Fabric |
| Period | Early 20th Century |
| Origin | Tibet |
Condition
- with minimal wear and marks; the silk sash a bit faded.
Dimensions
5.5" W x 3.5" H x 4.75" D
- EBTH does not import or export human bones across Georgia, New York and Tennessee state lines because of current laws. Please bid accordingly.
Item #
ITMG524307
