Lot 129

Nepalese Wood & Hide Dhyangro Shaman's Drum - Carved Kila Handle

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Nepalese Wood & Hide Dhyangro Shaman's Drum - Carved Kila Handle

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Starting Bid: $500

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by Artemis Fine Arts
August 6, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

Central Asia, Nepal, ca. early 20th century CE. A dhyangro, the double-headed frame drum played by jhakri (shamans) of Nepal during traditional ceremonies, with hide drumheads lashed over a wooden frame. The carved wooden handle takes the form of a kīla, a ritual dagger reflecting Buddhist influence, with a deity head above the triangular blade. Drums of this type are held aloft by the handle and struck with a curved cane beater. This example functions and emits a nice tone. Size: 16" W x 28" H x 4.75" D (40.6 cm W x 71.1 cm H x 12.1 cm D).

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection

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Item # 203788

  • Condition: Dark patina and stains from use. Red wax export seal on the handle. Some scuffs and abrasions to wood. Hide is taut and emits a nice sound when tapped.

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