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Thumb PianoChokwe Large Thumb PianoAngola Wood, Bamboo, filament Height: 39 cm (15.3 inches) x Length/Depth: 13 cm (5.12 inches) x Width: 24 cm (9.45 inches) Early Chokwe thumb piano (sanza) with raffia tongues (lamellae) and lumps of wax component holding small vibrating needle sticks on the vegetable strip (raffia palm tree or bamboo)keys to achieve an extra buzzing sound when played.
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