
Damaha (Nepali:दमाहा) is adrum made from leather, brass or wood. It is played by striking with a stick. It is one of the instruments included in thePanche Baaja. The traditional players of this instrument are calledDamai, a occupational caste who play different instrument in Nepali culture.
The Damaha is bowl-shaped like a kettle drum and covered withanimal hide. A neck strap is used to hold the damaha for the player while he plays.[1]
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