19th C. Tibetan Wood Damaru Drum w/ Silver & Coral
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Description
Central Asia, Tibet or Mongolia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A two-headed drum, known as a damaru (damru), made from wood dyed green skin. The silk textile handle is ornate and embroidered with auspicious Buddhist symbols, free flowing tassels, and side panels attached via silver beads. Coral, carved stone, and inlaid silver prayer wheel charms are strung to the connecting cotton strap and silver dorje appliques are sewn to around the drum. Cotton cords with a brass pellet balls would hit either skin face as the drum was shaken. The damaru is used in both Tibetan Tantric Buddhist and Hindu practices. Size: 3.75" Diameter x 3" H (9.5 cm x 7.6 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010
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#178666
Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178666
Condition
Fraying, staining, and fading to silk and cotton straps and tassels. Minor chips to wood, skin faces are intact. Drum functions and emits sound.
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19th C. Tibetan Wood Damaru Drum w/ Silver & Coral
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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