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Songye (Ancestral) Sanza

Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Songye

Wood, Metal
ca. Early-Mid 20th century


Idiophone - Plucked - Lamellophone

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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Catalog#: AF-IDPL-30-31