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SAMBAL
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Sambal is a percussion instrument made of brass, wood, parchment, iron, and cotton. This folk instrument is found in Maharashtra. Majorly used in folk and traditional music and in other religious occasions at the time of procession.
SAMBAL in Maharashtra
Material: Brass, wood, parchment, iron, cotton
A pair of kettle drums of unequal size are tied together. Larger one of brass, smaller one of wood. Skin covers are fixed with iron hoops. Bracing done by cotton cords through the holes and a large iron hoop at the bottom. Played with two bent headed sticks. Drums suspended from the waistline with a cord. Used in folk and traditional music and in other religious occasions at the time of procession.
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