Kapala hand drum, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: K1D000494N000000000PAC
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Instrument
- Material: Animal/bone/
- Description:
The gabra drum is made of two skulls, which are glued back to each other to form a waist drum. The central joint hoop is surrounded by a gold-plated ring of turquoise flowers, coiled grass, flowers and leaves. The petals and flower centers 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. The drum is an instrument used to exorcise evil spirits during the practice of the Tantrism.
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