Kuḍuma (pot drum), view under the drumhead showing the lacing and the opening in the resonator. Used by the Bagata (Bhagatā) people, from Paderu, near Chintapalli, Vishakhapatnam district. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
From the left: gummala (pot drum), ḍholki (cylindrical drum), vette (flat, kettle drum), and dappu (wooden frame drum). Instruments of Rāj Gond people of Adilabad. The gummala also used by Kolām people in Adilabad. Possession of Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Two-headed clay drum, a vase-type pot drum, with paste on both sides (madiala?). An instrument of the Bagata (Bhagatā) people and other tribes in Āraku Valley. “Paste” refers to weighted paste applied on both drumheads. The image shows the larger head, usually played by the left hand. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Two-headed clay drum, a vase-type pot drum, with paste on both sides (madiala?). An instrument of the Bagata (Bhagatā) people and other tribes in Āraku Valley. “Paste” refers to weighted paste applied on both drumheads. The image shows the smaller head, usually played by the right hand. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Two kettle drums used by the Bagata (Bhagatā) people (?), from Paderu, near Chintapalli, Vishakha Patnam district. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Gogonjedi (bowed lute), and dagguḍu (clay kettle drum). Instruments of Savārā tribe (Parvatipuram tāluk and Pālākoṇḍā Srikakulam District). Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute,
Kuḍuma (pot drum), view of the drumhead playing surface and resonator. Used by the Bagata (Bhagatā) people, from Paderu, near Chintapalli, Vishakhapatnam district. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Two kettle drums used by the Bagata (Bhagatā) people (?), from Paderu, near Chintapalli, Vishakha Patnam district. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
Ghunghru type, Gillakalu (shell rattle ?), used by the Konda-Reddi (Hill Reddi) people, Khammam district. Made of cowrie shells, cypraeoidea, each pierced with one hole and threaded together with others in clusters of 6 or 7 shells. One set (L) is attached to a wooden handle to shake by the hand; the other is attached to a mirror and tied to a dancer’s ankle, similar to the ghunghru of kathak classical dance. A.P. photo. Possession of the Tribal Cultural Research and Training Institute.
