Dholaki
Dholaki
Hung from the neck or shoulder, the smaller head (pothi – ‘hen’) of the internally conical dholaki is struck with the hand while the larger head (bhāle – ‘cock’) is beaten with a stick (gajo). Local traditions regulate the use of this drum but four basic strokes and several dampening techniques are used to produce lively rhythmic patterns. Collected in Salyān, Rāptī district, Nepal.
Hung from the neck or shoulder, the smaller head (pothi – ‘hen’) of the internally conical dholaki is struck with the hand while the larger head (bhāle – ‘cock’) is beaten with a stick (gajo). Local traditions regulate the use of this drum but four basic strokes and several dampening techniques are used to produce lively rhythmic patterns. Collected in Salyān, Rāptī district, Nepal.
Artwork Details
- Title: Dholaki
- Date: 19th century
- Geography: Salyan District, Rapti Zone, Nepal
- Culture: Nepalese
- Medium: Wood, hide
- Dimensions: L.: ca.36 cm; Head Diam.: 19.3 cm (7-9/16 in.); Widest Diam.:ca. 20.8 cm (8-3/16 in.)
- Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / cylindrical drum
- Credit Line: Gift of Krishna Man Manandhar, 1986
- Object Number: 1986.352.4
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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