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Vintage Mid 60's Tanzanian Kalimba / Mbira 33 Keys Hardwood Handmade Instrument

$ 66

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Year: 1965
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Number of Pieces: 1
  • Type: KALIMBA /MBIRA
  • Condition: Made near Moshi Tanzania Very Large 14" x 13 1/2" x 2 1/2" from a Local hardwood called Mpangapanga ,slightly trapazoidal in shape.
  • Experience Level: Advanced
  • tree name: mpangapanga
  • Model: very large
  • LOCATION: PRE PACKED USA FL221
  • Modified Item: No
  • Brand: HAND CRAFTED
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Material: Wood
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    This is a vintage one of a kind instrument collected by Marion Steketee. The wood is African hardwood and is sound. Each side is one piece of wood and the string is made of an unknown fiber.  The keys are steel, it is tunable by moving the keys back and forth by tapping them with a light hammer or other instrument / tool.