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Talhkhuang is a traditional wooden drum of the Mizo tribe—the indigenous people living largely in Mizoram, India. This is a hollow, cylindrical-shaped wood drum with a stick for striking. Towards the upper part, there is an opening or slit rectangular in shape that allows the drum to produce low, resonant sounds during performance.
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The Talhkhuang is also a great example of wooden instruments in the Mizo tradition, which shows that Mizo craftsmen can work in a sustainable environment. The whole drum is made from natural material, thereby exhibiting their close bonding with nature. Apart from being used in farming, the drum is also used in conjunction with storytelling and gatherings, sometimes communicating important messages.
Even in the age of modernity, the Talhkhuang stands with pride as one artifact representing Mizo culture, agricultural traditions, and the unique craftsmanship behind its making. This cultural artifact, now housed at the Indian Museum, Kolkata, serves as an emblem of Mizo heritage and rural life.
Even in the age of modernity, the Talhkhuang stands with pride as one artifact representing Mizo culture, agricultural traditions, and the unique craftsmanship behind its making. This cultural artifact, now housed at the Indian Museum, Kolkata, serves as an emblem of Mizo heritage and rural life.
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