Depictions of sapeh exist in carvings and bas-relief panels found in ancient temples of Java dating back to the early 8th century.

The most typical of Sarawak musical instruments, the sape, pronounced "sa-peh", is a traditional lute of the Orang Ulu community or "upriver people" of central Borneo.

The Sape’ is a healing ritual instrument that originated from the Kenyah people of the Orang Ulu group that includes the Kayan, Penan, Lun Bawang, Kelabit and many more minority native …

Sapes are carved from a single bole of wood, with many modern instruments reaching over a metre in length. Initially the sape was a fairly limited instrument with two strings and only three …

Nov 15, 2024 · In the Dayak language, Sape means “to pluck with the fingers,” aptly describing the technique used to play it. The instrument is crafted from select woods such as aro, …

The Sape is a traditional plucked lute chordophone family of instruments used by many of the Orang Ulu people from the rivers of Borneo and Kalimantan.

One of the most commonly seen musical instruments in Sarawak, the sape, is a traditional lute of the Orang Ulu community or “upriver people” of central Borneo.