Francesco Perono Cacciafoco

(he / him)
‘Moko’ drums displayed on the central altar (‘mesbah’) in the Lembur Barat traditional village, Alor Island. Author provided.

The story behind the ‘Moko’ drums, sacred musical instruments from the Alor‑Pantar archipelago

Despite the strong popularity of the ‘Moko’ drums in the Alor-Pantar archipelago, their history and origins are still relatively obscure and seem to fade into the mists of time. Research reveals why.

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