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TUNGDARBONG
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Tungdarbong is a percussion instrument made of softwood, goatskin, and leather. This traditional instrument is found in Sikkim. Majorly used in tantric rituals of Sikkim.
TUNGDARBONG in Sikkim
Material: Softwood, goatskin, leather
A small bifacial cylindrical shaped drum, made of locally available soft wood. Both faces are covered with goat skin and laced with leather strips. Slung with the neck and played by both hands. Used in tantric rituals of Sikkim.
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