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THANTHI PANAI
Type: TAT VADYA
Thanthi Panai is a stringed instrument made of clay, metal, and parchment. This tribal instrument is found in Tamil Nadu. Majorly used by hill tribes and ‘Mallas’ of Tamilnadu.
THANTHI PANAI in Tamil Nadu
Material: Clay, parchment, metal
A pitcher of baked clay with skin covered opening. A steel string passed through the centre of the skin and taken out through the hole at the bottom and tied to a peg on a bird shaped wooden peg holder. Placed on the lap, the head is struck by the left hand while right hand fingers pluck the string. A composite instrument. Used by hill tribes and ‘Mallas’ of Tamilnadu.
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