damaru drum 11iii zambala Strung on durable elastic cord

Strung on durable elastic cord with 18 Onyx beads and 3 feature beads

Large Size: Rings range from 5-16 cm in diameter

Available in a variety of auspicious symbols and ornamental gemstones

109 x 72 cm with brocade

damaru drum 11iii zambala Strung on durable elastic cordHand made in the Himalayas, each drum (Tib. damaru) is composed of polished seng deng (acacia) wood and adorned at the waist with a fabric wrist strap, and small crocheted strikers. A long tail, or chpen, of colorful silk brocade waves like a decorative banner when doing extensive practice. The drum heads, covered with buffalo or goat skin and painted green, contain mantras inserted by Buddhist monks to bless the instrument and ready it for authentic