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BANAM

Type: TAT VADYA

The banam is a stringed wooden instrument used by the Santhal tribe. This tribe inhabits the region of Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha and Assam. The banam is considered an object of reverence and prominently features in Santhal festivals. There are many varieties of this instrument.



BANAM in Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam

Material: Wood, Gut

A monochord instrument of the bowed variety. String made of gut. Used by the Santhal tribe for providing accompaniment to songs.

 
 

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