Antique Himalaya Nepal Tamang Shaman Drum Dhyangro Drum Ritual Dagger Handle

Antique Himalaya Nepal Tamang Shaman Drum Dhyangro Drum Ritual Dagger Handle. Antique drum from pre-1900 era. Made w/ animal skin on both sides (likely from Yak from the Nepal/Tibetan area) mounted on wood/bamboo. Some animal fur left on the hide (the 4th picture). The hand carved wooden ritual dagger shaped handle features 3 faces on the upper part, a totem pole portion for hand holding, and a three faces pointy dagger with aboriginal style carvings.

The whole drum is 25" long, 14" wide & 5" thick. The wooden handle is 11" long. Beautiful patina due to age. Age related wears exist. see pictures.

The dhyangro drum is an important ritual object used to practice shamanic journeying by the Tamang tribe from the Himalayan region. The carved handle is the traditional three sided phurba dagger with deity heads and many shamanistic symbols carved into the blade. This ancient tool of magic has been used by shaman’s for centuries to go into a trance and channel the benevolent helping deities

Product Information