jogban
Jogban is a traditional handheld percussion instrument described in ethnographic accounts from the coastal archipelago region of Tarin. In its classic form, a jogban consists of a shallow wooden shell with a single animal-skin drumhead stretched over one opening. The head is secured with cross-lacing and tuned by adjusting tension, enabling a range of pitches for rhythmic contexts. Sizes commonly vary from about 22 to 34 centimeters in diameter, making it portable for dancers and storytellers.
Etymology of the name is attributed to local language roots interpreted as a combination of words meaning
Playing technique centers on the hands and fingers, with players producing crisp strikes, open tones, and muted
Cultural significance and evolution: the jogban is regarded as a community instrument tied to ritual cycles,
See also: percussion instruments, ethnomusicology, cultural heritage.