Antique Japanese Taiko Drum 1920s
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Japanese Hira-daiko (Flat Taiko) Drum A vintage Japanese taiko drum handcrafted from keyaki (Japanese zelkova) wood.
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Taiko Drum
Japanese Inari Fox Fire Shinto Shrine Temple Edo Period Taiko Drum on Stand
Located in Studio City, CA
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A Wooden Carved and Lacquered Nestuke in the form of traditionnal drum
Located in PARIS, FR
Manju netsuke in lacquer and maki-e on a grey-blue ground, shaped as a traditional taiko drum and decorated with foliage. Himotoshi pierced beneath the base.
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Japanese antique stool / 1868-1925 / Drum-shaped stool
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a small old taiko drum that was used in Japan. It is likely from the Meiji to Taisho period, around 1868–1925.
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Materials
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Late 18th Century Japanese Framed Painting, God of Thunder by Yamaguchi Soken
Located in Kyoto, JP
He clings to one drumstick as the other is in free-fall along with his Taiko drums, which he was using to whip up the storm.
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Located in Buffalo, NY
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Taiko Handmade Ceramic Drum End Table or Stool, in Oxide Bloom Reactive Glaze
By Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
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Taiko Handmade Ceramic Drum End Table or Stool, in Oxidized Jade Reactive Glaze
By Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The rounded form of the Taiko gives the Oxidized Jade glaze room to unfold across the surface. Layers of green and mineral tones shift subtly from piece to piece, creating depth that...
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20th Century Japanese Traditional Flat Drum, Hira Taiko
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful grained wood flat drum with three iron handles and iron tacks. This Hira Taiko is Japanese traditional flat drum.
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20th Century Japanese Traditional Keyaki Wood Flat Drum, Hira Taiko, 1930s
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H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 5.52 in
20th Century Japanese Traditional Keyaki Wood Flat Drum, Hira Taiko, 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful grained keyaki wood flat drum with iron handles and iron tacks. This Hira Taiko is Japanese traditional flat drum for the festival.
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H 9.85 in W 11.42 in D 8.67 in
Very Nice, Elegant Patinated Bronze of the Japanese Geisha, circa 1890
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Although Taiko is often referred to as “Japanese drumming,” the word Taiko itself means “big drum,” or “fat drum,” depending on the translation.
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A Japanese Keyaki Wood Taiko Drum
Located in Austin, TX
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Japanese Wooden Antique Drums Made in 1904 / Wooden Stools / Planters/Table base
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H 19.3 in Dm 15.95 in
Japanese Wooden Antique Drums Made in 1904 / Wooden Stools / Planters/Table base
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Taiko drums with such a lonely atmosphere are hard to come by.
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Antique Brass Set Six Spoke Elm and Brass Ships Wheel, 19th Century
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Antique Brass Set Six Spoke Elm and Brass Ships Wheel, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The bodies of Japanese Taiko drums are often cut from the wood of old elm trees, as the wood's resistance to splitting is highly desired for nailing the skins to them, and a set of t...
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Japan Fine Early Playable Taiko Drum end table , Keyaki Wood Meiji Period, 19thc
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H 21 in W 21 in D 21 in
Japan Fine Early Playable Taiko Drum end table , Keyaki Wood Meiji Period, 19thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine, early, and large taiko drum end table , playable, good quality, crafted from keyaki elm wood, 19th century, Meiji period.
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Japanese antique large wooden low table / 1868 to 1920 / Wabi-sabi sofa table
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H 11.3 in W 76.23 in D 26.23 in
Japanese antique large wooden low table / 1868 to 1920 / Wabi-sabi sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In addition, this table base was once cut from a taiko drum and reused for other purposes, and it is highly likely that it has been placed outdoors under the eaves of the roof for ma...
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Japanese Antique "MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS" Book 1880
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese instruments included: flutes, drums and more: Nohkan, Taiko, Tsuzimi, Koto, Gagaku and many more- a great study- 20 large prints 11" x 15" in all.
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Japanese Taiko (drum)
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th century antique Japanese taiko (drum) with original leather. Made with keyaki (zelkova) wood.
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Bronze Hibachi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique bronze taiko (drum) hibachi. Taisho period c 1920s. 306528-87010
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How is a taiko drum played?
1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.