Lag-na

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Lag-na
Rnga or Lag-Rnga
(exhibited at the MET[1])
Percussion instrument
Other namesNa
Classification
Directly struck membranophone
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A lag-na, or na, is an ancient Tibetan

jhakri shamans of Nepal), the lag-na has a carved, wooden handle.[4] One plays the na by striking its drumhead with a heavy percussion mallet.[3]

See also

  • Damaru, a small, two-headed drum of Hindu and Tibetan Buddhist tradition

References

  1. ^ Rnga or Lag-Rnga (18th century, Tibet), Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 1997.365a, b, ObjectID: 504559, Dimensions: Height: 55 1/8 in. (140 cm); Depth: 8 11/16 in. (22 cm); Diameter: 24 7/16 in. (62 cm) ... Classification: Membranophone-double-headed / frame drum
  2. OCLC 220315541
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  4. ^ Arnold, Christopher. "Tibetan/Nepalese Shamanic Drums". Virtual Drum Museum. Christopher Arnold. Retrieved 6 January 2014.


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