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Two Suar Wood Frog Percussion Insruments from Bali - Melodic Frogs
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Hand-carved of suar wood, two charming frogs make a melodic addition to your home decor. Featuring a larger one and a smaller one, the pair of frogs is hand-painted with colorful dotted motifs with a design by Bali's Trisna Dewi. Holding a playing stick in its mouth, each frog features a semi-hollow body and a ridged back for a delightful percussion instrument.
- Suar wood
- 0.25 lbs
- Large instrument: 2.8 inches H x 4.7 inches W x 3 inches D
- Small instrument: 2.2 inches H x 3 inches W x 2.4 inches D
- Sticks (2): 4.7 inches H x 0.6 inches Diam.
THE STORY BEHIND THE PRODUCT
Artisan Organization: Trisna Dewi
Country: Bali and Java
"I was born in Bali in 1983. I'm married and have two daughters. My hometown is known for preserving its traditional culture, arts, temples and a lot of beautiful natural scenery.
"Ever since I was a little girl, I've enjoyed Bali's traditional dancing, and these dances are usually performed to traditional music. I became interested in many types of traditional musical instruments.
"When I was 20, I began working with a neighbor. My father taught me to carve masks, but there are many interesting artistic sculptures and music instruments I find fascinating.
"There have been some bad periods during my journey as an artisan. People disliked my new creations or weren't interested in them. But this didn't discourage me — in fact, it motivated me to create something new and learn what people really liked. Never give up or let yourself feel down. This is important. You have to keep improving so that no one will underestimate you.
"Although I'm not a musician, many people like the musical instruments I craft, especially as décor objects or to play for fun. I use wood, leather and aluminum pipes, and sometimes I use leftover wood scraps to make the small instruments. I have several helpers and all have their own skills.""
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