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Karimba / Sanza / Coconut Thumb Piano - Turtle Shape
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€9.90
4,7/5 (10 total ratings
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Discover the exotic sounds of Karimba!
Dimensions: length 23 x width 18 x height 7cm approximately. Material: coconut, wood and metal. Handcrafted creation imported in compliance with fair trade rules. Slight differences in appearance and colors are possible compared to the model pictured. Contains small parts: not recommended for use by children under 3 years of age.
This musical instrument of African origin can go by many names depending on the country it comes from. Most often, it is called Karimba, Kalimba, Sanza, Mbira, Thumb Piano or Thumb Guitar.
We are pleased to offer you this particularly original model in the shape of a turtle!
The sound box is a beautifully hand-painted half coconut. The keys are metal strips that you just have to slide to tune the instrument.
In addition to being a beautiful and very decorative object, this musical instrument produces a warm sound similar to that of the xylophone, It is played by operating the blades with the thumbs and index fingers.
But where does Karimba come from?
Karimba is native to sub-Saharan Africa and was invented over a thousand years ago.
It is a traditional musical instrument that is very common in several African countries, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and Angola. It is often used in religious ceremonies and healing rituals, as well as to accompany songs and dances.
The karimba consists of a wooden sound box, to which metal slats of different lengths and thicknesses are attached. The musician plays the karimba by pinching the blades with his thumbs and index fingers.
The sound produced by the karimba is soft and melodious, and can be modulated according to the pressure exerted on the blades. Karimba is often used to play traditional African music, but it is also enjoyed in other musical genres, such as jazz.
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- Summary
- Musical instrument of African origin called Karimba, Kalimba, Sanza or Piano or Thumb Guitar. The sound box is made of coconut. Patterns and colors may vary from the model photographed
- Size
- 23cm
Dimensions: length 23 x width 18 x height 7cm. - Information
- This article may present imperfections and differences in appearance compared to the photographed model, proof of its artisanal origin and its authenticity.
- Delivery method
- Standard item
- Object type
- Decoration
- Material
- Coconut, Wood, Metal
- Colour
- multicolor, brown / chocolate
- Origin
- Handcrafted and fair
- Animals
- Turtles
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Customers Reviews
Reviews 10 Review moderation 4,7/5
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Décoratif mais pas accordé
Autant l'objet est décoratif, autant en l'état où je l'ai reçu, impossible de l'utiliser pour faire de la musique. L'accord d'un tel instrument est assez délicat, il va falloir y passer du temps !
Joli instrument
La personne qui l'a reçue était contente. Petit instrument joliment peint et le son est agréable. L,'emballage impeccable et livraison rapide.
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