Ḍholak or Ḍholkī (drum)

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Alternative Title

Ḋholak or Mrdangam.

Instrument

Dholak/Drums/Percussion/Musical Instrument ; Dholak

Instrument Family

Percussion

Date Made

Pre 1850 ; Probably mid 19th century

Description

Wooden body, double cone shaped, painted red and gold; larger head with evidence of tuning paste attached to the interior of the membrane; cord and ring tensioning, the membranes are fitted on hoops and braced with green cotton cords in a V pattern, membrane tension increased by sliding metal tuning rings towards the larger head; tuning rings with tassels. Head diameters: 250mm and 235mm; overall diameter 289mm; head circumferences 825mm, 777mm; maximum circumference 910mm.

Notes

P.R. Cooke, 1997.

Measurements

height 507.

Provenance

Possibly purchased by Professor John Donaldson for the Music Classroom Museum in the mid-19th century.

Collection

MIMEd ; Reid Collection

Accession Number

0424