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Kartal

A pair of wood and metal Kartals. It is a traditional Indian musical instrument used primarily in folk and religious songs. It gets its name from 'kara, which means hand, and 'tala, which means clapping. When clapped together, the discs or plates on this wooden clapper make a clinking sound.

Kind
artefact
Date
1600–1799 CE