A laughing dragon twines his handsome scales around the slim length of this exquisite flute by Nyoman Lentong. Known as a suling in Bali the instrument is carefully crafted by hand. As an octogenarian Lentong's years of experience and musical talent produce a beautiful tone. He shapes the buluh ("bamboo") by hand and uses burnt coconut ash to create the vivid designs. This flute is tuned to characteristic styles the pelog which is roughly... (Read More)

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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. This flute complements Balinese gamelan an energetic orchestra whose importance goes well beyond the pleasure of music and into the realm of ritual ceremony. Each instrument in the ensemble is considered a work of art... (Read More)

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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. According to Hindu legend Garuda was once held hostage by the evil naga dragons and when he broke free he took the magical elixir of life called tirtha amertha which he... (Read More)

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A dragon's body slithers seductively through the finger holes of this bamboo flute by Nyoman Lentong. Years of musical and artistic experience are evidenced in the skilled design the shaft perfectly hollowed to produce enchanting melodies. Lentong shapes the 'Buluh ' or bamboo by hand using burnt coconut ash to create the vivid characters. This instrument featured in Balinese gamelan orchestras makes a sonorous and decorative addition for your... (Read More)

Price: $79.95

A laughing dragon twines his handsome scales around the slim white length of this exquisite flute by Nyoman Lentong. Known as a suling in Bali the instrument is carefully crafted by hand. As an octogenarian Lentong’s years of experience and musical talent produce a beautiful tone. He shapes the buluh (“bamboo”) by hand and uses burnt coconut ash to create the vivid designs. Used in the gamelan this piece is an integral part of the Balinese... (Read More)

Price: $118.95

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. Flutes of this type are used in the Balinese Gamelan orchestra whose importance goes well beyond the pleasure of music and into the realm of ritual ceremony. Each instrument in the ensemble is considered a work of art and... (Read More)

Price: $107.95