Government of IndiaDAMA
Type: AVANADDHA VADYA
Dama is a percussion instrument made of wood, parchment, and softwood. It is a folk instrument found in Tripura and Meghalaya. This hand drum is used by tribal communities of the hilly areas.
DAMA in Tripura
Material: Wood, Parchment
A large cylindrical drum of wood, tapering on the right side. Both the faces are covered with animal 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.
DAMA in Meghalaya
Material: Softwood
A cylindrical bifacial drum, made of softwood. Both the faces are covered with animal skin. The drum is laced with red straps and coloured with golden and red paints. It is horizontally suspended from the neck horizontally and played with both hands. Used by the tribal communities of the hilly areas of Meghalaya.
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