West/East African-style "thumb piano" (likembe)
This offering was crafted by Pan-African Arts and features 10 cold-forged bicycle spoke keys mounted on a rectangular wooden box resonator. Around the keys are metal cuffs that produce a rattling sound when the instrument is played.
Dimensions: 8" l., 3 3/4" w.
Like some traditional models, our version of the likembe features two sound holes -- one at the bottom of the instrument, and another at the wide end. Both sound holes can be used to produce a vibrato effect. This is achieved by alternately closing and opening the bottom hole with a finger and by alternately pressing the wide end of the instrument against, and away from, the stomach.
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| Listed | 3 years ago |
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| Condition | Mint (Used) Mint items are in essentially new original condition but have been opened or played.Learn more |
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