The sculpting wood is attached to the end with melted lacquer; the metal shafts used to be made out of wood as well. A person pulls on the rope to create a spinning motion.
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Title: Kandhu
Creator: Department of Heritage of the Maldives
Date: 2017/2017
Location: B. Thulhaadhoo
Contributor: Lacquer Work Done by Abdul Azeez Abdul Raheem from B. Thulhaadhoo
Publisher: ICHCAP
Rights: Department of Heritage of the Maldives
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