What was the name given to the performers known for their physical beauty and usually descendants of the royal family who displayed blatant sexuality in their rituals and entertainment?

Tahitian drums are made from a variety of local woods and other materials. Coconut tree wood, kou, milo, and kemani woods are popular types of wood used for Tahitian drums. The drumhead is traditionally made from shark skin, but nowadays, it is more often made from cattle hide.