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

$ 66

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • 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.
  • Model: very large
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Type: KALIMBA /MBIRA
  • Experience Level: Advanced
  • tree name: mpangapanga
  • LOCATION: PRE PACKED USA FL221
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Material: Wood
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Brand: HAND CRAFTED
  • Year: 1965
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Number of Pieces: 1

    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.