ManTou Gu (馒头 鼓)

Golden Tone Workshop Chinese

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Supported on a bamboo stand and similar in use and construction to the bangu, the smaller man tougu is used more in the South. It has a convex shape in contrast to the flat surface of the bangu.

ManTou Gu (馒头 鼓), Golden Tone Workshop, Wood, leather, various materials, Chinese

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with nanbanzi (wood block)

ManTou Gu (馒头 鼓), Golden Tone Workshop, Wood, leather, various materials, Chinese
ManTou Gu (馒头 鼓), Golden Tone Workshop, Wood, leather, various materials, Chinese

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