damaha

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Damaha ({{Langx|ne|दमाहा}}) is a drum made from leather, brass or wood. It is played by striking with a stick. It is one of the instruments included in the Panche Baaja. The traditional players of this instrument are called Damai, a occupational caste who play different instrument in Nepali culture.

The Damaha is bowl-shaped like a kettle drum and covered with animal hide. A neck strap is used to hold the damaha for the player while he plays.{{cite web |title=Damāhā |url=https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/503276 |publisher=Metropolitan Museum of Art |accessdate=18 June 2018}}