Dhyangro handle

NameDrum handle

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateMid-20th century

Place madeNepal, South Asia, Asia

MediumWood, pigment

DimensionsOverall: 1 13/16 x 18 1/8 x 1 15/16 in. (4.6 x 46 x 5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2011.43.2

DescriptionFinely carved wood handle, stained dark, with traces of light orange pigment in the central areas of carving. The roughly hewn medium reddish section which inserts into the drum has a rectangular cutout near the dark, carved handle. The handle is carved with three faces near the drum, which share a crown-like section which connects to the drum frame. Below the heads are double interlocking (endless knot) motifs, then lotus-petal like motifs projecting up and down from a central binding, another endless knot atop an elephant figure (could be confused with an avian form) which clutches a snake in each "hand." The back of this three sided figure is also ornately carved with symbols.