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DHANA KOILA
Type: GHAN VADYA
Dhana Koila is a solid instrument made of wood, metal, and earthenware. This folk instrument is found in Orissa. Majorly used to accompany traditional narrative forms in the Ganjam district of Orissa.
DHANA KOILA in Orissa
Material: Earthenware, wood, metal
This instrument consists of four separate parts, a round earthen pot painted with folk motifs, a winnowing tray, a bow and a wooden stick with jingle bells fixed at both ends. It is a composite instrument, able to produce simple drone and rhythmic rattling effects. The wider mouth of the pot is covered with a tray in an inverted position. One end of the bow is firmly attached to the tray, whereas the other end is pressed under the right arm or leg of the player. String is plucked by the right arm. Occasionally the rod is rubbed on the teeth on the arch of the bow. The pot acts as a resonator. Accompanies traditional narrative forms in Ganjam district of Orissa.
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