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Mahogany drum, 'Gecko Beats' (small)
This bright little drum by Dwi Astuti and Kusbudiyanto is certain to entertain with rhythmic delight. A black gecko is printed with batik techniques over the contours of the drum, separating the two goatskin drumheads.
Gourd shakere rattle, 'Natural'
Khoirul Anam crafts a colorful shakere, as beautiful as it is sonorous. Created from a dried maja fruit, it is enveloped in a woven, beaded web. The shakere is played by shaking it like a rattle or alternately, twisting the beads. Its handle is carved from albesia wood.
Mahogany jambe drum, 'Plucky Dog'
Carved in low relief, a spirited canine infuses this jambe drum with fortitude and beauty. An extraordinary percussion instrument by Khoirul Anam, it is carefully sculpted of richly-grained mahogany wood.
Kendang, 'Double Chalice with Ball'
Its voluptuous curves creating resonance of sound, this handsome kendang drum has two drumheads. Khoirul Anam, himself a musician, sculpts the beautiful drum from the rich grained of mahogany wood and affixes the goatskin drumheads with black nylon rope.
Kalimba thumb piano, 'Bundar'
The voluptuous base for this traditional Indonesian instrument gives it its name, bundar (round). The kalimba, or thumb piano, is easy to play and produces a hollow tone when its iron leaves are plucked.
Mahogany jambe drum, 'Bhoma, Lord of the Forest'
Khoirul Anam invokes the presence of Bhoma to adorn this jambe drum with his spectacular grace. Bhoma is the protector of all Balinese villages and the acknowledged Lord of the Forest.
Wood statuette, 'Bigmouth Frog'
Working in richly-grained suar wood, Nyoman Karsa carves a curiously mouthy frog. The whimsical amphibian sticks out a long tongue that can be moved back and forth to make a noise. Karsa creates an unusual door knocker with Indonesian flair.
Cekuntrung guitar, 'The Kangaroo'
Abstract patterns in dots and crosshatching depict a stylized kangaroo. Contrasting dramatically with the sleek, dark background, it lends a unique beauty to this zither.
Mahogany musical instrument, 'Merry Frog'
Set to serenade with a distinct tone, this frog makes for a unique musical instrument. Ading carves the piece from mahogany with extreme care for detail.
Mahogany harp guitar, 'Yin Yang Gecko'
Ading crafts his own interpretation of a hybrid instrument in warm colors. Known on the island of Sumatra as a banjo guitar, it is shaped of mahogany. The sound box is crafted of a maja fruit while four steel strings attach to the curved neck.