Dhumsa, kettledrum, beaten with two sticks. The shell is constructed of iron plates. Eight bands of iron plates, rivited together. Bands are of uneven width, and each is made from multiple plates. Some plates have red or blue colouration, suggesting recycling and corrosion. The bottom of the dome terminates is a shallow point with a small hole. A skin covers the plates around this point. Small round plates are attached to either side of the body with large iron ringlet attached. These connect to a twisted rope carrying strap. The strap is covered with plaited fabric along its central section. Skin is tensioned with twisted hide straps, which meet at a ring around the bottom. Similar hide is sewn around the edge of the skin. A pointed wooden stick, approx 195 mm long, is threaded through the hide straps near the skin. The two beaters are wooden and approx 380-390mm long, are slightly curved, and have grips carved into their upper ends.
