Thumb Piano

Tanzanian Kalimba (#2)

Tanzania
Tanzania

Wood, Metal
1980s

Idiophone - Plucked - Lamellophone

This traditional African instrument is a Kalimba or Thumb Piano. It is handmade in Tanzania, East Africa. Resonator is a hand made box that shows Islam burnt symbols on the front. The box is held with both hands, and the recycled metal tongues are fitted with tin can buzzers that when plucked, create an unmistakable African sound. Made for the sales market.

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Catalog#: AF-IDPL-33

PART OF CLASSROOM TEACHING SET

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