1916.09.0401
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trumma, musikinstrument

- Object description
Five Sinhalese drums, davula (Sin.), used in the five-fold musical orchestra, referred to as panca-turya nada (Sin.), in temple music and in the rituals of the Sabaragamnva province. The drums are made in all Sinhalese areas Sri Lanka. They are made of wood, cane, ve-väl (Sin.), and leather.
Prof. M. H. Goonatilleka






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