Dhodro Banam
The single-string dhodro banam comes from the Santal tribal community of central India, particularly what is the modern state of Orissa. Alternatively, it is sometimes known as the santali banam. Related to the sarinda and sarangi, the dhodro banam has a skin covered resonator and is played with a bow. This well decorated dhodro banam features elaborate anthropomorphic and zoomorphic carvings.
Artwork Details
- Title: Dhodro Banam
- Date: second half 19th century
- Geography: Orissa, India
- Culture: Indian (Santal group of Munda people)
- Medium: Wood, hide, gut, metal
- Dimensions: L. 35 1/16 × W. 7 1/16 × D. 6 1/4 in. (89 × 18 × 15.9 cm)
- Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted
- Credit Line: Purchase, Clara Mertens Bequest, in memory of André Mertens, 2004
- Object Number: 2004.360
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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