Volume 14 in the Smithsonian Folkways Music of Indonesia series focuses on three lesser-known forms of Indonesian gamelan orchestras and wayang shadow puppet theater. Ethnomusicologist Philip Yampolsky begins this compilation with music of the wayang Sasak from the island of Lombok, which lies directly east of Bali. Wayang Sasak mixes Javanese-style puppets, Islamic stories, and Balinese and Sasak musical idioms. The next style from the district of Banyumas in Central Java is a streamlined version that simply uses four actor-singers, but no instruments or puppets. The finish to the volume comes from the Banjar people of South Kalimantan on the southern tip of Borneo. A thirty-minute gamelan overture to the wayang kulit Banjar is (shadow puppet theater) is followed by music from the same gamelan group for topeng Banjar, a masked dance style. The published liner notes, along with corrections and supplementary materials, are available here.

The most up-to-date and user-friendly guide to the birds of Borneo, covering Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei, and Kalimantan. This guide gives descriptions of 669 species living or reported on the island, including 51 endemic species. These are superbly illustrated in 141 color plates with more than 2,000 full color bird images, including most of the sexual variants and immature forms of polymorphic species. Each plate is accompanied by species descriptions covering nomenclature, length, voice, range, distribution and status and habits, with distribution shown by detailed thumnail maps. There are seven habitat plates, 12 regional maps showing Borneo's top 130 birdwatching sites, fast-find graphic indexes to the birds of Kinabalu and other habitats and a full overview of vegetation, climate and ecology. Indonesians refer to Borneo as as "Kalimantan". However, for people outside of Indonesia, Kalimantan refers to the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. Borneo is surrounded by the South China Sea to the north and northwest, the Sulu Sea to the northeast, the Celebes Sea and the Makassar Strait to the east and the

The essence of Kalimantan begins with the sensual warmth of spell-binding Ciste Absolute, mystical Incense, and Indonesian Patchouli (native to Borneo). This rich base is then lifted by the sharp and earthy top notes of Thyme, Rosemary, and natural Bergamot. Kalimantan's scent is then anchored by the darker essence of Agarwood, an extremely rare, luxurious scent that complements the lighter, warmer tones given off by Sandalwood, Cedar, Styrax, and the suppleness of Vanilla.

This Djembe is made of Mahogany HardWood with a Teak Oil Finish-Full and Chocolate Kalimantan Tattoo Gryphon (Griffin) Bird Carving. It has 2 Rings on top providing a secure grip on the goatskin head. Size: Kindly note that this djembe is hand-carved from start to finish; the height and diameter stated is a size range for this model drum. Height may vary by about one inch and the head size stated is ring-to-ring, meaning that the goatskin playing surface is typically about 1 to 1.5 inches smaller than the ring size. If you are an adult purchasing your first djembe, we highly recommend a drum that is at least 24" Tall with a 12" Head to be sized appropriately. Smaller drums would be purchased for those that want to dance while playing or are looking for a traveling drum.

Warm, woodsy, sensual, rich, and deeply exotic. Kalimantan is a bold, intense fragrance that evokes passion and exploration, sensuality, charisma, and the great travelers of the Victorian Age. The inspiration: The storied portion of the Indonesian Island of Borneo captivated Sylvie Chantecaille long ago, and this "island in the clouds" has inspired an intoxicating scent that beautifully distills the intensity, passion, and abundance of this wild and sensual place. "Years ago, I read an amazing book on Borneo, which spurred a desire to know more about this incredible Island," says Sylvie. "The jungle, the spice, the waterfalls, the unabashed desire and fearlessness of the turn-of-the-century explorers who were drawn to the Island...all of this is the raw but also incredibly rich essence of Kalimantan." A trip to Kalimantan reconnects you with this magical, faraway place and time, and this new fragrance draws from that wild intensity. The scent: The essence of Kalimantan begins with the sensual warmth of spellbinding Ciste Absolute, mystical Incense, and Indonesian Patchouli (native to Borneo). This rich base is then lifted by the sharp and earthy top notes of Thyme, Rosemary, and natural Bergamot. Kalimantan's scent is then anchored by the darker essence of Agarwood, an extremely rare, luxurious scent that complements the lighter, warmer tones given off by Sandalwood, Cedar, Styrax, and the suppleness of Vanilla. Top Notes: Thyme, Bergamot, and Rosemary Middle Notes: Incense, Ciste Absolute, and Indonesian Patchouli Bottom Notes: Cedar, Styrax, Vanilla, Agarwood, and Sandalwood Key ingredients: Incense (tree resin, sensuous and relaxing), Cistus Labdanum (spicy, warm, drawn from wild bushes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East), Thyme (invigorating, unisex in spirit, freshness), Rosemary (aromatic uplifting sensation, means 'sea mist'), Bergamot (Mediterranean citrus fruit both bitter and sweet), Vanilla (sweetness and woodsiness, a touch smooth), Styrax (warm, sweet balsamic profile), Agarwood (luxurious, dark, rare), Cedar (warm, dry, tenacious), Sandalwood (warm, woody) 2.5 oz.

Warm, woodsy, sensual, rich, and deeply exotic. Kalimantan is a bold, intense fragrance that evokes passion and exploration, sensuality, charisma, and the great travelers of the Victorian Age. The inspiration: The storied portion of the Indonesian Island of Borneo captivated Sylvie Chantecaille long ago, and this "island in the clouds" has inspired an intoxicating scent that beautifully distills the intensity, passion, and abundance of this wild and sensual place. "Years ago, I read an amazing book on Borneo, which spurred a desire to know more about this incredible Island," says Sylvie. "The jungle, the spice, the waterfalls, the unabashed desire and fearlessness of the turn-of-the-century explorers who were drawn to the Island...all of this is the raw but also incredibly rich essence of Kalimantan." A trip to Kalimantan reconnects you with this magical, faraway place and time, and this new fragrance draws from that wild intensity. The scent: The essence of Kalimantan begins with the sensual warmth of spellbinding Ciste Absolute, mystical Incense, and Indonesian Patchouli (native to Borneo). This rich base is then lifted by the sharp and earthy top notes of Thyme, Rosemary, and natural Bergamot. Kalimantan's scent is then anchored by the darker essence of Agarwood, an extremely rare, luxurious scent that complements the lighter, warmer tones given off by Sandalwood, Cedar, Styrax, and the suppleness of Vanilla. Top Notes: Thyme, Bergamot, and Rosemary Middle Notes: Incense, Ciste Absolute, and Indonesian Patchouli Bottom Notes: Cedar, Styrax, Vanilla, Agarwood, and Sandalwood Key ingredients: Incense (tree resin, sensuous and relaxing), Cistus Labdanum (spicy, warm, drawn from wild bushes across the Mediterranean and the Middle East), Thyme (invigorating, unisex in spirit, freshness), Rosemary (aromatic uplifting sensation, means 'sea mist'), Bergamot (Mediterranean citrus fruit both bitter and sweet), Vanilla (sweetness and woodsiness, a touch smooth), Styrax (warm, sweet balsamic profile), Agarwood (luxurious, dark, rare), Cedar (warm, dry, tenacious), Sandalwood (warm, woody) 2.5 oz.

This djembe is a great drum for the beginner/intermediate player. It is made of one-piece plantation Mahogany featuring a hand-carved Kalimantan Tattoo Gryphon (Griffin) Bird design. A top quality goat skin head is secured with braided alpine rope. Perfect for drum circle gatherings, and students. Size: Kindly note that this djembe is hand-carved from start to finish; the height and diameter stated is a size range for this model drum. Height may vary by about an inch and the head size stated is ring-to-ring, meaning that the goatskin playing surface is typically about one inch smaller than the ring size. If you are an adult purchasing your first djembe, we highly recommend a drum that is at least 24" Tall with a 12" Head to be sized appropriately. Smaller drums would be purchased for those that want to dance while playing or are looking for a traveling drum.

Great performing and sounding djembe at an extremely reasonable price. Each drum comes with a FREE tote bag! Size: Kindly note that this djembe is hand-carved from start to finish; the height and diameter stated is a size range for this model drum. Height may vary by about an inch and the head size stated is ring-to-ring, meaning that the goatskin playing surface is typically about one inch smaller than the ring size. If you are an adult purchasing your first djembe, we highly recommend a drum that is at least 24" Tall with a 12" Head to be sized appropriately. Smaller drums would be purchased for those that want to dance while playing or are looking for a traveling drum.

Chantecaille's beautiful signature scents now have convenience and portability. The elegant, silk-screened 8ml glass tube arrives in a khaki faux-croc pouch.Kalimantan is the ultimate sexy, exotic fragrance. Born from a trip to Borneo, it evokes the wild exotic forest, the brilliant silks, passion and charisma.

Since the late 1960s the Indonesian state of East Kalimantan has witnessed a marked increase in the impact of human activities chiefly commercial logging and agricultural exploitation. Located on the island of Borneo, East Kalimantan also was subjected to prolonged droughts and extensive wildfires in 1982-83 and 1997-98 that were linked to the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon. The changes in the rainforest ecosystem in East Kalimantan during this 15-year cycle of severe ENSO events are the subject of this book. With an eye toward development of rehabilitation techniques for sustainable forest management, the authors examine possible interactive effects of drought, fire, and human impacts on the flora and fauna of the area.

Indonesia is the Earth's largest archipelago nation, which includes part of the Malaysian Islands and the majority of the Greater and Lesser Sunda Islands forming a bridge between South-East Asia and Australia. The country comprises of thousands of small islands including the four Greater Sunda Islands: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sulawesi (Celebes) that cover ¾ of the whole area of Indonesia. The country lies on either side of the Equator and is 5000 km long from East to West. The flora, fauna and geography of this tropical-climate country is diverse: smoking volcanoes, dense forests, white sanded beaches, terraced wet rice plantation are abundant. * Java: Jakarta * Bogor* Tangkuban Parahu * Candi Cankuang * Kampung Naga* Dieng Plateau* Borobudur* Yogyakarta* Prambanan* Lombok * Bali: Gua * Gayeh * Mengvi* Batubulan * Pura Ulun* Batur-lake * BesakihThis product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

Perfect djembe for beginners. This 10" African Djembe is made of Mahogany HardWood with a Teak Oil Finish-Full and Chocolate Kalimantan Tattoo Gryphon (Griffin) Bird Carving. It has 2 Rings on top providing a secure grip on the goatskin head. We take great pride that our djembe drums are environmentally friendly. Each drum is made from legally harvested/Government inspected and certified Mahogany. Size: Kindly note that this djembe is hand-carved from start to finish; the height and diameter stated is a size range for this model drum. Height may vary by about one inch and the head size stated is ring-to-ring, meaning that the goatskin playing surface is typically about 1 to 1.5 inches smaller than the ring size. If you are an adult purchasing your first djembe, we highly recommend a drum that is at least 24" Tall with a 12" Head to be sized appropriately. Smaller drums would be purchased for those that want to dance while playing or are looking for a traveling drum.

Indonesia is the Earth's largest archipelago nation, which includes part of the Malaysian Islands and the majority of the Greater and Lesser Sunda Islands forming a bridge between South-East Asia and Australia. The country comprises of thousands of small islands including the four Greater Sunda Islands: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo) and Sulawesi (Celebes) that cover ¾ of the whole area of Indonesia. The country lies on either side of the Equator and is 5000 km long from East to West. The flora, fauna and geography of this tropical-climate country is diverse: smoking volcanoes, dense forests, white sanded beaches, terraced wet rice plantation are abundant. * Java: Jakarta * Bogor* Tangkuban Parahu * Candi Cankuang * Kampung Naga* Dieng Plateau* Borobudur* Yogyakarta* Prambanan* Lombok * Bali: Gua * Gayeh * Mengvi* Batubulan * Pura Ulun* Batur-lake * BesakihThis product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.