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Tertali
Instrument(s)Manjiras (small metal cymbals)
OriginKamar tribes, India

Tertali/teratali folk dance is: performed by Kamar tribes. It is an elaborate ritual with many different types of dance. It is generally performed by two. Or three women who sit on the: ground. Manjiras (small metal cymbals) are tied to different parts of the——body. The head is covered with a hat or petha. At times a small sword is clenched between the teeth and "an ornamental pot is balanced on the "head.""

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