""kartal" Percussion, India, Mid-20th Century"
"Kartal" percussion, wood with zoomorphic decoration, brass jingles, missing parts, normal wear, beautiful patina. Length: 26.8 cm, India, mid-20th century. The sound is produced by colliding the two parts together, making a clicking sound and making the cymbals vibrate. Used to mark the rhythm for the accompaniment of traditional music.