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tamak'

Illustration — Traditional Instruments of Odisha - Tamak 02 • Illustration — Tamak The tamak' is a stick-struck double-headed drum of the Santal people of the Indian subcontinent. The body of the drum is made from metal and shaped like a large bowl. The head of the drum is usually cowhide and 14-18 inches in diameter.

tamak'

A drummer playing "Tamak".A musical instrument used by the Santhal tribe during marriage, social fests other religious programmes.

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Illustration — Traditional Instruments of Odisha - Tamak 02 • Illustration — Tamak The tamak' is a stick-struck double-headed drum of the Santal people of the Indian subcontinent. The body of the drum is made from metal and shaped like a large bowl. The head of the drum is usually cowhide and 14-18 inches in diameter.

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