sasando
The sasando is a traditional musical instrument originating from the island of Rote in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It is a type of stringed instrument, often described as a palm leaf harp. The sasando is constructed from dried palm leaves, bamboo, and wood. Its distinctive sound is produced by plucking strings that are stretched over a resonant chamber, typically made from a dried gourd or a wooden box.
There are several variations of the sasando, differing in size and the number of strings. The most