beater

Catalog Number 109830
Literary Reference , 13839
Cultural Affiliation Batak
Continent Asia
Country Philippines
Region Palawan Island
Island Philippine Islands
Original Name sabag, lamping
Materials wood, bark
Catalog Description 1 of 8 beaters (sabag) for musical instrument; Name: Lamping. Woman's musical instrument. Small belaneg tree is stripped of bark and is suspend by rattan cords. Women beat time with short sticks - sabag. Men dance to this music. | Notes: See Batak pictures and note.