Figure - thumb keyboard - Zande - DR Congo (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

Mangbetu or Zande, DR Congo, incomplete.
A rare, figurative musical instrument called ‘Sanza’, ‘Mbira’, or ‘thumb piano’.

Mangbetu or Zande, DR Congo, incomplete.
A rare, figurative musical instrument called ‘Sanza’, ‘Mbira’, or ‘thumb piano’.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Zande
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Needs restoration
Title of artwork
Figure - thumb keyboard
Height
26 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
550 g
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Objects sold
98.82%
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