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Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 3-3309, described as Leather belt with deer hoof rattles used by deer dancers

Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 3-3270, described as Rattle belt of Pascole dancers ( coyotes) made of leather and brass sleigh bells

Hearst Museum object titled Cymbal, accession number 9-22069, described as T-206 & T-207 are one set of rolmo cymbals, also known as "bhookh." Together with regular cymbals (flat rather than hat-shaped) and long horns (gDung Chen--T-143 and T-144) they are played for ceremonial occasions at Tibetan monasteries, typically accompanied by bass drums. The hollow, hat-shape of these cymbals gives them the deep, stentorian sound valued in Tibetan sacred music. The rolmo cymbals are held horizontally, using the leather thongs, the upper one moved up and down to produce sound.

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-14331, described as Drum (kopl); small columnar standing drum with finely engraved wide geometric band at top; leather head has two damaged areas and is attached with wood nails, some missing;

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 5-5853, described as single-headed wooden drum on pedestal base; cordage lashing; diagonal lines carved on base; height 42 cm

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 2-17101, described as Leather nailed to wood frame, leather thongs. Animal design in black and red paint.

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 2-4810, described as Drum; Skin nailed to wood frame, leather thongs, undecorated. Diameter: 45 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 2-4588, described as With hoop frame. Wood handle represents long-beaked bird head with seal-like tail. Head is probably made from seal or walrus bladder and has painting of man (?) with elongated, bent arms, outstretching fingers, head and torso and arms only represented, fish painted in space between forearms.

Hearst Museum object titled Drum, accession number 2-22385, described as Small, painted. Cracked, wood with leather ends.