{"product_id":"nepalese-shaman-drum","title":"Nepalese Shaman Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003eNepalese Shaman Drum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 20th century. Wood, goat hide, rattan, metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThis Nepalese \u003cem data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"14\"\u003edhyangro\u003c\/em\u003e (frame drum) is a ritual instrument used by a shaman, or \u003cem data-end=\"90\" data-start=\"82\"\u003ejhakri\u003c\/em\u003e, of the Chepang people. Also known as Chewang, the Chepang are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group living in the remote, rugged ridges of Nepal’s Mahabharat mountain range. The drum is regarded as sacred and is played by the shaman, or \u003cem data-end=\"327\" data-start=\"320\"\u003epande\u003c\/em\u003e, to communicate with supernatural forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"831\" data-start=\"371\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"375\"\u003edhyangro\u003c\/em\u003e is a single-headed frame drum with a cross-shaped internal handle for grip. Its wooden frame is crafted from the \u003cem data-end=\"506\" data-start=\"499\"\u003ebunsi\u003c\/em\u003e tree, while the drumhead and wrapped sides are made from goat hide, secured with rattan lacing. Inside the frame, opposite the drumhead, hang multiple iron chains adorned with symbolic metal elements, attached by iron rings. Facing the shaman during ceremonies, these are believed to offer protection against spiritual harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecirca 20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: \u003c\/span\u003e40cm diameter x 16 H\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burringbar Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47880094744835,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/8228\/9411\/files\/nepalese-shaman-drum-01.jpg?v=1775888015","url":"https:\/\/burringbargallery.com.au\/products\/nepalese-shaman-drum","provider":"Burringbar Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}