Toka, a bamboo clapper, a folk musical instrument of Assam. It is made by splitting a piece of bamboo lengthwise, in the middle and just above the intact node, a space is carved to hold it as a clapper. It is played by striking both sides. Custodial history: Collection of Komal Kothari, housed at Rupayan Sansthan. Extent and format of original material: 1 photograph. Physical characteristics: Black and white photograph. Glossy print. Owner(s) of original material: Rupayan Sansthan (Jodhpur District, Rajasthan State).
Toka-a folk musical instrument
Item details
Creation date:
1970s
Content type:
Photograph
Place of origin:
India.
Originals information:
The original material is located at the Rupayan Sansthan, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan State, India.
Reference:
EAP1153/1/2/41/35
Level:
Item
Extent:
1 TIFF image
Digitisation date:
2019
Legal:
This item is part of
- Project EAP1153:
- Collection EAP1153/1:
- Collection EAP1153/1/2:
- File EAP1153/1/2/41:
- Item EAP1153/1/2/41/35:
