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A traditional drum commonly used in Buddhist ceremonies, temple services (theva) & 'hevisi' performances. It is also a main instrument used in traditional dancing in some parts of the country. The faces of the drum are covered in goat/cattle hide. One side is played by a stick ("kadippu") & the other side is played by hand. Made in Sri Lanka.
Small though they are, the thalampata play a crucial role in Sri Lankan dance. These small cymbals, joined together with a string, beat out complex rhythms in traditional Kandyan dance. The thalampata typically makes two sounds – ‘thith’ and ‘thei’, which chime to the shake of a dancer’s body.
This twin drum consists of two separate drums of different sizes. One produces louder notes while the other produces deeper notes. The drums which have only the top side covered either with the skin of a cow or a buffalo. Special sticks made of Kirindi wood are used to play this drum. The wood used for the drum is from Kos(Jak), Kohomba and Milla trees. Mainly used in Buddhist temple services. Made in Sri Lanka.
This sand-clock shaped drum is usually made using the timber of 'ahala' or 'suriya' trees. The outside is usually lacquered and decorated. Only one face of the drum is used to produce sound, which can be played hand or sticks. The faces are usually covered with monkey skin. The string used to connect the two sides is used to change the sound by applying pressure on it while playing. Common in Kandy. Made in Sri Lanka.
A traditional Sri Lankan low-country (South) drum used in dance performances in the region. The drum is made of wood (mainly coconut, Kohomba, Milla) and the face is covered with the stomach lining of cattle. The drum is tied to the waist & played by hand. Also known as the Ruhunu beraya, Yak beraya or the Goshaka beraya. Made in Sri Lanka
