Kapala hand drum, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: K1D000495N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Instrument
- Material: Animal/bone/
- Description:
Gabra drum is a waist drum shaped by sticking one skull back to the other. The central joint is surrounded by a gold plated ring with ancient coin patterns. The petals and heart are inlaid with turquoise, and the inlays fall off. There is a loop on the gold-plated ring, which can be used to connect the pendant angle and pendant. The drum surface is green painted with animal skin, and no decorative patterns are found. The drum is an instrument used to exorcise evil spirits during the practice of the Tantrism.
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