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Clappers; khartal

One khartal from a pair of khartals. The instrument is of wood carved with four slots serving as frames where two pairs of flat cymbals are mounted on rods. The central handle has a peacock carved on either side.

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  • Materials:metal, wood
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:111.11 Concussion sticks or stick clappers
  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements:overall: 65 mm x 280 mm x 65 mm