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Bamboo flute, \'Floral Melody\'
A floral cascade falls along the shaft of this flute from the workshop of Nyoman Lentong. The floral imagery is executed with coconut ashes, while the bamboo is especially selected so that its varied diameters produce lower tones.
Mahogany kalimba thumb piano, \'Hexagon\'
Ading uses rich mahogany wood to create the base for this handsome kalimba. A example of the popular instrument that originated in Africa, the kalimba, or thumb piano, produces a hollow tone when the iron leaves are plucked.
Kecapi, \'Hidden Treasures\'
The kecapi is a singular Balinese instrument, much like a zither, often lending its melodic sorcery to religious ensembles. This example is crafted from mahogany and plywood, as creative and sonorous design extracts perfected tones from the steel strings.
Flute, \'Two Dragons\'
Two dragons twine sinuously on the smooth expanse of this bamboo flute. Known as a suling in Bali, the instrument is carefully crafted by Nyoman Lentong, his years of experience and musical talent producing a sonorous instrument.
Cekuntrung guitar, \'Gecko Dance\'
Ading crafts this traditional Indonesian cekuntrung guitar, adorned with the graceful dance of a gecko. An instrument with strings placed over a shallow horizontal soundboard, the guitar is played with both pick and fingers.
Bamboo flute, \'The Eagle and the Dragon\'
Nyoman Lentong celebrates Hindu legend with the sweet melodies of this suling flute. It is an essential instrument of the Balinese gamelan orchestra. Lentong decorates the bamboo flute with coconut ashes to conjure the image of Garuda, regarded as Indonesia\'s national symbol.
Kecapi, \'Elaborate Sound\'
Ading presents this kecapi, a traditional Balinese zither that often lends its haunting melody to religious ensembles. The sound box is comprised of three tiers of mahogany glued together and finished with an outer layer of plywood.
Xylophone, \'Treasure\'
A master of traditional Indonesian musical instruments, Ading crafts this beautiful xylophone from mahogany wood. Aluminum rods in graduated shapes produce a remarkably clear tone when struck with a wooden playing stick (included).
Mahogany jambe drum, \'Diamond Blossom\'
An indispensable part of the classic gamelan orchestra, drums enthrall audiences with their distinctive beats. Khoirul Anam designs this unique version where diamonds trap luscious flowers in a base of seasoned mahogany wood.
Mahogany drum, \'Lucky Love\' (small)
Dwi Astuti and Kusbudiyanto select the classic asmorodono batik motif to adorn this traditional Indonesian drum. According to tradition, whosoever wears the asmorodono motif should be loved more and more by others.