A Sampek is a traditional instrument of the Dayak Kenyah tribe of Kalimantan. It is a boat lute instrument - shaped like a boat with a hollow stern. They are carved from a single tree trunk and are decorated with traditional tribal patterns in black and red plakat paint. The tuning head is carved in the form a of deer or a hornbill bird, which are sacred animals to the tribe.
Sampek
The Sampek is usually performed during folk celebrations such as the rice harvest celebrations of Gawai Padai. It can be played alone, or in an ensemble, and is often paired with a Datun Julut dance.
There is a legend amongst the Dayak behind the creation of the Sampek. It was that of a man caught in a shipwreck being healed to health by a melodious tune. It is believed that he was rescued by his ancestors and brought home safely. The man then created the instrument upon his homecoming.
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