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TOBO-00560 |
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Part of the Gamelan orchestra.
This instrument is called a gender, which is a general name for such a metallophone. The metal plates will resonate with the air in the underlying bamboo poles underneath and subsequently sound is produced. An hammer with a rubber head is used to play the gender. The colour red is often associated with extra-natural powers and the colour gold radiates richdom. The kala heads on both sides of the gender are meant as protection for hostile spirits. |
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1930-1950 |
Old and antique instrument which still produces a wondeful sound.
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