Damaha
Illustration — Villagers playing Damaha Damaha is a drum made from leather, brass or wood. It is played by striking with a stick. It is one of the instruments included in the Panche Baaja, a set of Nepali musical instruments.
Damaha
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Illustration — Villagers playing Damaha Damaha is a drum made from leather, brass or wood. It is played by striking with a stick. It is one of the instruments included in the Panche Baaja, a set of Nepali musical instruments.
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The traditional players of this instrument are called Damai, an occupational caste who play different instrument in Nepali culture. The Damaha is bowl-shaped like a kettle drum and covered with animal hide. A neck strap is used to hold the damaha for the player while he plays.
It forms part of Pancai baja.
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