Qāshiq

Qāshiq (Pers., Turk.: spoon, ladle), rattle of modern Persia, possibly also of ancient Persia, made of 2 hollowed, spoon-shaped pieces of wood, with *pellet bells placed in the hollow, then joined together (75 II). Farmer, Henry George. Studies in Oriental Musical Instruments; Series I, London, 1931; Series II, Glasgow, 1939.