Damaru ceremonial drum

Description:	Buddhist monks use the damaru, a double-sided hand drum, during certain religious ceremonies. The damaru has a leather string tied over the narrow middle section, and when swung, the knotted, wooden or bone end pieces make a rattling sound on the membranes. It is played by rotating the fingers which hold the drum so that the beads on the strings hit both heads. The damaru has very strong cultural associations in both Buddhism and Hinduism. It is strongly associated with the God Shiva and Sadhus in Hindu religion. This particular drum is made from bone, probably dating from the early 20th century.
Source:	http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/2103
Collection:	The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Rights:	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/;
Copyright:	Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0);
Subjects:	Musical instruments Drum Buddhism Buddhism -- Customs and practices

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