Kartal/jhika is a hand percussion instrument from India. This kartal pair is another form of manjira or hand cymbal. This kartal pair is consist of a wooden frame with two long, straight handles that connect to each other with two short wooden handles; the open space between the long handles has a wooden separator that separates two rows of three brass cymbal. There are also small cymbals fixed into wood blocks forming another type of instrument.

• Dimensions: Height - 1.7cm, Width - 8.5 cm, Length - 40 cm

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