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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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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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