Author: moikikorim

It is a musical instrument made from bamboo sticks which produce different pitch of sound according to the size of the sticks.

This is the shell or horn of a buffalo used in making a Phenpha. The Phenpha is a hornpipe musical instrument, usually made with the horn of a buffalo. To make this wind instrument, cylindrical bamboo tube containing four holes are attached on the smaller end for the blowing and placing in the mouth of the player. Occasionally metal ring is tied on the broader end for decorative purpose and durability of the instrument.

This is the cylindrical casket body of a Kham, a percussion instrument made of wood and parchment. It is a long drum, covered with leather membrane on both sides and secured with rope. The Bodos refer to the Dhol or Madal as Kham. It is used in different dances and music, mainly ceremonial and religious purposes. This is played by mostly men hung at the neck and beaten with both hands.

It is a one-stringed musical instrument of violin type played with a bow. It is made of wood having a resonator of coconut shell covered with reptile skin. The tuning is done by tightening or loosening the string. This musical instrument is used in most of the folk and prayer dances.

It is a stick used during Gorai dabrainai mwsanai dance. It is made of bamboo and the upper part of the stick is attached with a small wood.

This is a musical instrument made of bamboo tube where a few strings are made. In the middle of the tube there is a hole in rectangular shape. The player holds the instrument in their knees or shoulder and with two additional bamboo strips they slightly strike the strings. Each and every string sounds differently. It is a traditional musical instrument of the Garo community.

It is a one-stringed musical instrument of violin type played with a bow. It is made of wood having a resonator covered with reptile skin. At the upper part of the Serja, a human face is sculpted. It is made of Ejar (Lagerstroemia speciosa) tree. The tuning is done by tightening or loosening the string. This musical instrument is used in most of the folk and prayer dances.