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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. A braided handle makes it easy to take the compact instrument anywhere. The kendang is laid across the lap and played with both hands simultaneously; the ball can be used to create a resounding beat on both drumheads by moving the wrist.

Percussion instruments play in an important role in the traditional Balinese Gamelan orchestras that accompany dances, rituals, and ceremonial events. Gongs, drums, and xylophones are the main components, as flutes and other instruments lend their ethereal tunes to enhance the haunting melodies.

Avoid direct exposure to sun for a prolonged period of time to protect the leather drumheads.