Hand Drum

18th century (?)

16.2 cm 97.2 cm

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Sound is essential for Tibetan liturgy and ritual, and the damaru (hand drum) is one important source. Held by the right hand, it symbolizes the means (compassion) while the bell in the left hand symbolizes wisdom. The drum is therefore male, and the bell female. The two faces...

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John and Berthe Ford, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 2002, by gift.
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