shamel

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Shamel is a Goan percussion instrument. There are two variants of shamel: the original one, and the zod shamel. The shamel is played with two thin cane or bamboo sticks, one of which is straight, and the other is curved at the end.{{Cite web|url=https://www.goaholidayhomes.com/information/percussion-instruments-of-goa.html|title=Percussion Instruments of Goa, Information on Percussion Instruments of Goa, About Instruments of Goa|website=www.goaholidayhomes.com|access-date=2019-04-06}} The sticks are from a tree called beth. The shamel is vase shaped and covered with goat skin.{{Cite web | title=Shodhganga : a reservoir of Indian theses @ INFLIBNET | url=http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/12459/14/14_appendix.pdf | access-date=2025-01-02 | website=shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in}} The base of the shamel is carved out of 'Khair' (acacia catechu) wood.{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Singing-for-blessings-naturally/articleshow/3420079.cms|title=Singing for blessings... naturally! - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=2019-04-06}} The height of the shamel varies from 25-40 cm while the length of the sticks is around 30–35 cm.