TEMPLE DRUM

This rare collectible is a drum with a leather cover on a stand, believed to be from Rajasthan.

The hollow body of the drum is covered by leather. Such drums were mostly used in temples and palaces during ceremonies and festivals during prayers when religious prayers are sung. The vedas, one of the oldest Sanskrit religious scriptures in the world, contain references to the use of drums. Drums were also used in warfare when armies charged towards their enemies.

This vintage functional drum is an instant collector’s piece that is a conversation starter. It will light up any living space.