Bolang Gu 撥浪鼓
Dublin Core
Title
Bolang Gu 撥浪鼓
Subject
Toy, Kids, Play
Description
The rattle-drum is one of the oldest and most traditional toys in China.
Date
Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC)
Format
Palm size
Type
Craft
Crafts Item Type Metadata
Crafting Methods
It is crafted with a handle and a wooden ball hanging from a string attached to each end of the edge to beat the drum.
Materials
Wood, Leather, Paper
Usage and Application
During Song Dynasty, the Bolang Gu drum found its way in ceremonies, music and commercial activities. It also became a toy for children, enjoying an immense popularity, mainly thanks to its sound effect and its entertaining function.
Although pellet drums are often used in religious ritual (particularly Tibet, Mongolia, India, and Taiwan), small versions are also used in East Asia as children’s toys or as noisemakers by street vendors. Such small versions are sometimes also referred to as rattle drums.
Although pellet drums are often used in religious ritual (particularly Tibet, Mongolia, India, and Taiwan), small versions are also used in East Asia as children’s toys or as noisemakers by street vendors. Such small versions are sometimes also referred to as rattle drums.
Collection
Citation
“Bolang Gu 撥浪鼓,” CCCH9051 Group 64, accessed April 25, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/items/show/26.