Bamboo flute, "White Dragon Song III"
Nyoman Lentong pays tribute to the Chinese white snake legend with this beautifully crafted flute. Bai SuZhen was a snake who became a beautiful woman. Unaware that she was really a snake, a young scholar fell deeply in love with her. But a monk who knew the truth banished Bai SuZhen to the bottom of a deep well and saved the scholar's soul, though it is said his heart was broken.
Flutes of this type are used in the Balinese gamelan percussion orchestra, whose importance goes well beyond the pleasure of music and into the realm of ritual ceremony. Lentong shapes the bamboo by hand, using burnt coconut ash to create the motifs. He signs it as "Pan Nasib," as he is known in his village.
Because each flute is individually handcrafted, size may vary up to +/- 1.5 cms.
- 0.15 kgs
- 0.3 lbs
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Cliff
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12/28/2021
"Magic. Absolute Magic."
If I could give this review more than 5 stars, I would. This traditional flute by Nyoman Lentong is the most beautiful, spectacular flute I have ever owned. The sound is magnificent, and it is truly a veritable time machine. Crafted by an artisan who turned 100 years old this year, the level of precision, skill and cultural experience that went into the production of this instrument will rarely if ever again be seen in this world. Truly, this has become one of my most treasured possessions, and a friend who will accompany me the rest of my life.
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- Appropriate anytime, anywhere
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Peter
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03/09/2019
"Wonderful sound"
A real work of art and it sounds amazing.
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