Moko drum: Indonesia musical instrument

Moko are bronze kettle drum that is from Alor Island, Indonesia. While the musical drums have been found in many different locations in th...

Moko are bronze kettle drum that is from Alor Island, Indonesia. While the musical drums have been found in many different locations in the country, they are most famously linked with the Island of Alor, where the instruments have been long prized in the ceremonial exchanges. Later moko drums were manufactured in China and Java and were brought to Alor in the 19th century.

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 Some scholars identify the design and ornamentations have their likely origin in the Đông Sơn the centre of the Đông Sơn culture in Vietnam. Meanwhile, it has remains a mystery as to how the older Đông Sơn drum came into Alor. Local origin stories defined the innovation of this musical instruments buried in the ground and is still common to hear of the instrument being exposed in this manner.  
The musical instruments remain crucial symbols of status and are specific important is the ritual value of the instrument. The instruments are still widely needed as part of the bridal dowry, but the short supply of the instrument today means that the musical instrument must usually be borrowed or guaranteed for this intention.

            

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