Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Dama is a percussion instrument made of wood, parchment, and softood. It is a folk instrument, found in Tripura and Meghalaya. A hand drum, it is used by the tribal communities of the hilly areas.
Material: Wood, Parchment
A large cylindrical drum of wood, tapering on the right side. Both the faces are covered with skin stretched and fixed by means of leather braces. Hung around the neck, and played with both the hands. Used by tribal communities of Tripura.
Material: Softwood
A cylindrical bifacial drum, made of soft wood. Both faces covered with skin, laced by red straps. Coloured with golden and red paints. Suspended from the neck horizontally and played by both hands. Used by the tribal communities of hilly areas of Meghalaya.