Kartal

19th century

Not on view

The flat surfaces of these clappers are slapped together in one hand to accompany folk dance and devotional singing. Found in a wide range of shapes, lengths and decorative motives, most kartal provide a small opening in the side to accommodate the thumb, and a larger opening in its companion piece for the fingers.

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Title: Kartal
Date: 19th century
Geography: India
Culture: Indian
Medium: wood
Dimensions: H. 1 1/2 × L. 9 in. (3.8 × 22.9 cm)
Classification: Idiophone-Concussion
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2798a,b
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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