Ritual Drum
Place of OriginMongolia
Date1900-1950
MaterialsWood, hide, cotton, silk and coral
DimensionsH. 3 5/8 in x W. 4 3/4 in, H. 9.2 cm x W. 12.1 cm
Credit LineGift of Ursula Wolcott Griswold Bingham
Object numberB87M15.1
DepartmentHimalayan Art
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
On View
Not on viewThe drum is used to punctuate chanting and to acccompany rituals. This wooden example imitates the shape of a skull drum, which is the instrument of Tantric Buddhism and is the attribute of ascetics, guardians, and other protective deities.
approx. 1800-1900
1700-1850
approx. 1800-1911
approx. 1700-1800
approx. 1800-1911
1900-1950
approx. 1900-1930
approx. 1950-1960
approx. 1950-1960
approx. 1800-1900
1800-1850
approx. 1800-1900