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061 lali

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Fiji
wood; L. 46.0cm
beater: 2, wood

Carved from hardwood into the shape of a boat, this instrument is used for accompanying dance and song. Originally used for signaling war and other emergencies, but is used today for signaling assemblies and worship service at the Christian church. Usually two instruments are used together for signaling.


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Music Department, Tokyo National University of the Arts, 12-8 Ueno Kouen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8714, Japan