Handballa is a two sided drum with tight skin stretched over the heads which are stuck either with stick , fingures or beads at the ends of strings wound around its middle. Cords control the tautness of the skin and drum cab be tuned. The player holds Handballs in one hand and gives it a sharp twist, causing the beads to strike the drum heads.

Handballa made of wood with goat skin

Size: Length 9.5 inches, oneside-3 inches, other side-3 inches

Perform classical Indian music

Handmade by metal craftsmen from Patiala in Punjab in North India

Ancient musical instrument