Chokwe Cisanji Lamellaphone
€125.00
The lamellophone or thumb piano is an instrument widely used in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to being used by the Chokwe, a community in Angola, it is also found in other groups where it goes by the name likembe, mbira, or sanza etc.
Musically, the lamellophone is frequently played with repetitive patterns, while avoiding being monotonous.
Shipping fees
02433
Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Circa 1940
- Size
- 25 cm
- Ethnic group
- Material(s)
- Wood, metal
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection Belgium
- Condition
- Vintage
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The lamellophone or thumb piano is an instrument widely used in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to being used by the Chokwe, a community in Angola, it is also found in other groups where it goes by the name likembe, mbira, or sanza etc.
Musically, the lamellophone is frequently played with repetitive patterns, while avoiding being monotonous.