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Poncak Titibatang

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posted on 02.06.2017, 05:44 by Music Archive of Monash UniversityMusic Archive of Monash University, Kartomi, Margaret J., Kartomi, Hidris

For male participants. A pair of Angkola men demonstrating the Angkola art of self defence (Poncak). Titibatang refers to type of weapon - wooden or bamboo (titi) stick/stalk (batang) - used in the dance. It may be performed without accompaniment. If accompaniment is used, the instruments are usually double-headed drums or frame drums. Copyright 1978. Notes prepared by Bronia Kornhauser with Margaret Kartomi, School of Music-Conservatorium, Monash University. Photography by Hidris Kartomi.

History

Collector/donor

Margaret J. Kartomi

Geographic location

Sumatra -- North Sumatra -- Town of Padang Sidempuan

Collection date

1978

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Poncak Monash University. Faculty of Arts. School of Music-Conservatorium monash:7587 Kornhauser, Bronia Self-defence Wood Angkola Drums Bamboo Sumatra -- North Sumatra -- Kabupaten (Regency) Tapanuli Selatan -- Kecamatan Kotanopan -- Town of Padang Sidempuan Titibatang 1959.1/50868

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