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Sri Lanka - Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players
Traditional Sri Lankna drums and drummers. The standing player is holding a hill country drum called the Geta Beraya (a drum with a knot). This is the main drum used to accompany dance sequences in all Kandyan rituals. The right face is covered with the hide of a monkey or monitor lizard and the left side is covered with cattle hide, which is used to provide a finer sound. The seated player is holding a Udekkiya, a very handy drum predominantly used during Kandyan rituals and folk dances. It is played with one hand while handling and controlling the sound by pressure applied on the string and Sawarama with the other. Date: circa 1908
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Ceylon Dances Drum Drummer Drummers Drums Folk Geta Knot Lankan Pair Percussion Percussionist Players Ritual Rituals String Kandyan
23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.6cm x 39.6cm (10.1" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 48.2cm x 58.4cm (19" x 23")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, taken circa 1908, showcases two traditional Sri Lankan drummers, expertly playing the Geta Beraya and Udekkiya drums during a Kandyan ritual or folk dance performance. The standing drummer holds the iconic Geta Beraya, a drum with a unique design that sets it apart from other traditional Sri Lankan drums. The drum's body is made from a hollowed-out jackwood log, with the main head covered in monkey or monitor lizard hide on the right face and cattle hide on the left. The knotted handle on the top of the drum is a distinctive feature, which adds to the drum's aesthetic appeal and helps in playing intricate rhythmic patterns. The seated drummer skillfully plays the Udekkiya, a smaller, more versatile drum used predominantly during Kandyan rituals and folk dances. The drum is played with one hand while the other hand manipulates a string attached to the drumhead, known as Sawarama, to control the pitch and tone of the drum. The Udekkiya's compact size and adaptability make it an essential companion to the larger Geta Beraya, creating a harmonious blend of sounds that bring traditional Sri Lankan music and dance to life.
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