Nepalese Membranophone (Drum): "Mahdal"
Collection: Spiritual Connections
Object Category: Music and Noisemakers
Object Type:
Country: Nepal
Continent: Asia
Materials:
Mahdal is a two-headed cylindrical log drum from Nepal. It is a traditional folk instrument made by the women and used mainly for dancing. The dancers who play these drums while they dance are called Mahdalay (men) and Maruni (women).
Source:
https://omeka-s.grinnell.edu/s/MusicalInstruments/item/2952
http://www.carousel-music.com/nepal.html