thumb piano - Chokwe - DR Congo

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Daumenklavier, a wooden kalimba from the DR Congo, of Chokwe origin, provenance Privatsammlung, measuring 21 cm high, 13 cm wide and 6 cm deep, weighing 370 g, in need of restoration.

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Old Kalimba, thumb piano (Sanza) Kongo.

Private collection, France
Private collection, Austria

Old Kalimba, thumb piano (Sanza) Kongo.

Private collection, France
Private collection, Austria

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Chokwe
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Needs restoration
Title of artwork
thumb piano
Height
21 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
370 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
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