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Thumi

This is a bow harp, it is a head which is crafted with cowhide and wood from a guava tree. The ropes are tied and tuned accordingly to create sound.

ClientAdunguYear2025AuthorPearl Rhythm FoundationShare

Thumi

This Instrument in the Kebhu culture is called a bow harp, with a head which is crafted with cowhide and wood from a guava tree. The ropes are tied and tuned accordingly to create sound.

“My dad, who taught me to play it, passed down this beautiful tradition to me, from my childhood till now, the bow harp has been a part of my life. I have played it for years, and now, my children are learning to play it too”.

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Please donate to the Kebhu to conserve their endangered intangible heritage.