CCEA-L1995.32 - Ghunghru
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Object Typeghunghru
Date Made1969
Place MadeAsia: Pakistan, Karachi
Item Details
Object Typeghunghru
Date Made1969
Place MadeAsia: Pakistan, Karachi
Accession Number
CCEA-L1995.32
Title
Ghunghru
Object Type
ghunghru
Creator
unknown
Date Made
1969
Place Made
Asia: Pakistan, Karachi
Culture
Asian, Pakistani
Materials and Techniques
leather with brass bells and metal buckles
Measurements
overall: 30 cm x 8 cm x 3 cm
Description
The ghunghru are ankle bells. Each ghunghru is made up of thirty brass bells attached to a red leather strap. The strap has two belt buckles that are used to attach the bells to the ankle for percussion during…
The ghunghru are ankle bells. Each ghunghru is made up of thirty brass bells attached to a red leather strap. The strap has two belt buckles that are used to attach the bells to the ankle for percussion during dancing. The back of the leather strap is cushioned with fabric for comfort.
Credit Line
On Loan from Dr. Regula B. Qureshi
Citation
Page Citation for CCEA-L1995.32 - Ghunghru
Page Citation
"CCEA-L1995.32 - Ghunghru, Canadian Centre for Ethnomusicology - Artifacts." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/14-61835. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.