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Sapeh, also spelled sape, sapeʼ, sapek, sapeik, sapeq, sampeh, sampeʼ, sampek, or sampeq (/ s ʌ p ɛ ʔ /) is a traditional string instrument of Borneo-origin that developed in northern, eastern, and central regions of Kalimantan. It is a wooden-base instrument with strings attached, and works in a manner similar to the guitar.
Sapeh, sape', sampe' (juga: sampek) atau sambe' (juga: sambek) [1] merupakan sebuah alat muzik jenis kordofon yang berasal daripada kaum Orang Ulu terutamanya suku-suku Kenyah dan Kayan di Sarawak.
6 Dis 2021 · Have you ever wondered what the rainforest sounded like? What if you could put it to a melody? That is how the sape is lovingly described by the locals. Belonging in the lute family of musical instruments, it is indigenous to the Orang Ulu sub-tribes and synonymous to the sounds of Sarawak.
Traditionally associated with the Kenyah, Kayan, and Kelabit tribes, the Sape transcends its historical roots, evolving from a healing instrument to a form of social entertainment. IN Sarawak, a traditional lute known as the Sape echoes the cultural legacy of the Orang Ulu.
13 Jun 2022 · She is the main author of Sape, a traditional musical instrument of Sarawak. In 2017 she was appointed as a panel member for the Intangible Culture Heritage (Performing Arts) committee under the Department of National Heritage, Malaysia.
12 Feb 2017 · Over the years, this traditional Orang Ulu lute has evolved from a simple indigenous string instrument into one recognised both locally and internationally as an instrument synonymous...
Description. Highlight. full length ( head stock to body end ) : 103 cm. Body thickness : 7 cm. scale length ( nut to bridge ) : 68.5 cm. body material : Natural Wood. body constructions: hand craved from a single piece log. Body finish (colour ) : Natural Wood. Top body art : Traditonal Borneo Sarawak tribal art :black and red.
14 Jun 2021 · The sape’ (sampek, sapeh, sapek) is a traditional plucked lute of the Kenyah, Kayan, and Kelabit communities of Sarawak, Malaysia. The boat-shaped body and short neck is carved from a large aro tree trunk.
12 Apr 2024 · The sape ( sampet, sampeh, sapeh) is a traditional lute of many of the Orang Ulu or “upriver people”, who live in the longhouses that line the rivers of Central Borneo. Sapes are carved from a single bole of wood, with many modern instruments reaching over a metre in length.
12 Jul 2021 · Ironically, and little known, the sape was invented as an instrument of healing in the olden days, accompanied by chanting and invocations to induce healings. The story is narrated of a loving young couple who suffered a stroke of misfortune one day when the wife fell sick and, despite all attempts to heal her, her condition became more ...
