{"product_id":"thai-thon-goblet-hand-drums-pair-python-skin-heads-wood-9in","title":"Thai Thon Goblet Hand Drums Pair Python Skin Heads Wood 9in","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA pair of Thai thon goblet hand drums with python skin heads. Each drum has a rounded bowl, a narrow waist and a flared foot, turned from wood and finished in a glossy reddish-orange coat that shows the grain. The heads are held on with white cord laced down to a wire ring at the neck, and more cord is wrapped around the lower body. A long cord comes with the pair. The scale pattern of the skins, in brown, black and gold, gives the drums a striking look. They can be played or shown together on a shelf, mantel or side table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe thon is a goblet-shaped hand drum used in Thai music, often played as a pair. These two are unmarked, and their age is unknown. The heads are python skin, and the bodies are hollow turned wood with an open bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood used condition. Both heads are intact with no tears. There is some lifting and flaking of the scales around the edges, a small scuffed patch on one head, and light marks to the finish. Please see all photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach drum measures 9 inches tall with a 4.5-inch head and a 4.5-inch base. The pair weighs 2 lb 4.5 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree standard shipping within the US, packed securely. Because the heads are python skin, this item ships within the US only and cannot be shipped to California.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belle Afrik Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60652824035614,"sku":"BA-1568","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1081\/5176\/7326\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-10-27at11.45.25.jpg?v=1793116858","url":"https:\/\/belleafrikarts.com\/products\/thai-thon-goblet-hand-drums-pair-python-skin-heads-wood-9in","provider":"Belle Afrik Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}