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Thumb PianoSongye (Ancestral) SanzaDemocratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) Wood, Metal
This Songye Ancestral Sanza shows much usage and age. The sounds created when played are credited with magical powers when used as a ritual instrument, playing a very important symbolic role as a sacred object. The Songye are a Bantu ethnic group from central DRC.
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