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GHUMERA
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Ghumera is a percussion instrument made of parchment and clay. This folk instrument is found in Orissa. Majorly used in a folk dance form ‘Ghumera Nautcha’ by ‘Ghumra’ community of Orissa. Also, it is painted with folk motifs.
GHUMERA in Orissa
Material: Parchment, clay
A pitcher shaped pot with a long neck, bulged belly and skin covered wide opening. Body made of clay, tied vertically around the waist and played by both hands. Used in a folk dance form ‘Ghumera Nautcha’ by ‘Ghumra’ community of Orissa. Painted with folk motifs.
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