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How is a taiko drum played?

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How is a taiko drum played?
A taiko drum is a traditional Japanese drum, featuring animal skin stretched over either side. It is played with two drumsticks made of wood and called bachi. Shop an array of authentic taiko drums from top sellers worldwide on 1stDibs.
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Japanese Drum Table/Planter with Removable Brass Tray
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese drum planter with latter added removable brass tray Has metal and rope banding on middle.
Category

Vintage 1930s End Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Large 19th Century Tanggu Drum, Traditional Taiko Japanese Drum
Located in Buffalo, NY
a traditional Japanese drum from the 19th century. It is medium in size and barrel-shaped, with two
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Arts and Crafts Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood, Animal Skin

Japanese Antique Drum-Shaped Bronze Box, Meiji Period
Located in Chuo-ku, Tokyo
An excellent work of metalwork inlay in the Meiji era. It's shaped in a traditional Japanese
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquered Drum-Shaped Box
Located in New York, NY
A Japanese lacquered drum-shaped box, with red details over black ground, the top decorated with
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Hinamatsuri Doll 'Goninbayashi' Drum 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
has a Drum. This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk. This doll was made around 1980s in Showa
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Toys and Dolls

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Plastic

Japanese Toy (Panda with Drum)
By Andy Warhol
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A photograph by Andy Warhol. "Japanese Toy (Panda with Drum)" is a Polaroid, Polacolor by pop
Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Still-life Photography

Materials

Polaroid

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