Fine Tibetan Wood & Skin Damaru Drum W/ Silk Embroidery - Sep 29, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Fine Tibetan Wood & Skin Damaru Drum w/ Silk Embroidery
Fine Tibetan Wood & Skin Damaru Drum w/ Silk Embroidery
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Description
**Originally Listed At $300**

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. mid-20th century CE. A two-headed drum, known as a damaru (damru), made from wood with stretched skin painted green and cords tied to the center that dangle loosely, containing pellets that strike the drum faces when shaken. A red silk handle decorated with sterling silver dorje (vajra) shaped charms is tied around the center and from the end is a glass bead and an intricate "endless knot." From the knot is a lengthy and decorative cloth tassel known as a chopen, which flutters about as the drum is played. This silk chopen is comprised of three panels and fine embroidery in metallic threads that enhance the beauty of this sacred instrument. Such drums were used in both Buddhist tantric meditation and Hindu rituals as the instrument associated with Shiva. Size of drum: 3.6" Diameter x 3" H (9.1 cm x 7.6 cm); silk chopen sash: 16.75" L x 2.5" W (42.5 cm x 6.4 cm); silver quality: 95%

Provenance: private Hawaii collection, acquired 2000 to 2010

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Condition
Skin drum heads are a recent replacement with little to no wear or use. Drum is functional. Wear and staining to red handle and fraying / losses to metallic threads on endless knot. Silk chopen panels are intact with lovely embroidery.
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Fine Tibetan Wood & Skin Damaru Drum w/ Silk Embroidery

Estimate $500 - $750
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Starting Price $250
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Artemis Gallery

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Louisville, CO, United States7,932 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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