Bali, Indonesia
Balinese 

Wood, coconut shell, gold gilded leather, paint, jewels
Mid 20th century
Length: 37 in, Width: 7 in, Depth: 3.25 in; Bow length: 23 in
Chordophones – Lutes

This rebab is a Balinese two metal string spike-fiddle that shares some important similarities to the rebabs from Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi.  They all use a bow, the same kind of strings, and a coconut shell (batok) or wooden bowl-like resonator.  The differences include the various sizes, tones, style of bows, number of strings, and the compositions they are used in when played.  The Balinese rebab for gamelan orchestra is unclear, in terms of its role during the instrumental segments and during the vocal segments when poetry is recited. 

Unique to the structure of the Balinese rebab is that its size is smaller than the Javanese rebab.  Also, the Balinese rebabs are real works of art and feature all the typical Balinese accessories: gold gilded leather ornamentation, tassels, and even jewels.  In addition, the bow has a decorative swirling finial at the top and is gold gilded.  The neck is very long and thin, as are the two tuning pegs. This instrument, when played is bowed with loose strings and is placed on the floor in a vertical position in front of musician who sits cross-legged.