BEAUTIFUL INDIAN WOODEN HAND MADE DHOLAK This dholak also called dhool in the Netherlands is a South Asian two-headed hand-drum with Nuts n Bolts (Adjustable bolts for setting the pitch and the tone) It is made from sheesham wood and will give a great vibrant sound pitch. This is mainly a folk instrument, surface of the dholak is made of goat skin for sharp notes and the bigger surface is made of buffalo skin for low pitches, which allows a combination of bass and treble with rhythmic high and low pitches. The drum is pitched, depending on size, with an interval of perhaps a perfect fourth or perfect fifth between the two heads. It is used in traditional N classical music but with passage of time this has became a must to have instrument in all kinds of musics and bands. Above this, this instrument is widely used in marriages and other ceremonial functions in many parts of the world. ON ONE HAND IT IS ONE OF THE BEST INDIAN POPULAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS BUT DUE TO ITS ARTISTIC VALUE, IT MAKES A BEAUTIFUL DECORATIVE ITEM AS WELL This dholak is made in India. This dholak is made from sheesham wood and is natural in color. It also comes with tuning spanner and is very easy to tune. This is a special dried, natural color, sheesham wood. Package contents - bolt tuned dholak, natural color - dimensions - length: 16 to 18 inches .