6.030 African Art: Angola - Tschokwe tribe - Musical instrument Kalimba - 15cm

Country: Angola, Southwestern Africa

Tribe: Tschokwe

Usage: A Kalimba is a musical instrument, played with your thumbs, hence called 'Thumb piano' too. It is said, that the Kalimba has being blessed by its Ancestors and is played by boys looking after their cattle, ensuring protection for both the boys and cattle.  

Size : 15cm

Comment:  The instrument shows a good patina from handling.