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Name |
MBIRA 1 |
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Background / Origin |
MBIRA 1, (thumb piano with bottle tops) Zimbabwe |
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Description |
Mbira are among the art forms in Africa, used both as a
musical instrument and as a work of sculpture
significant in many ceremonial functions, including
dance, rituals and story telling. This piece although
well used plays excellent notes with its large well made
metal keys and bottle tops to add to the vibration.
Vibrations are used to communicate with ancestral
spirits |
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Reference Number |
49/20-55 |
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Height |
-225mm |
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Price |
US$ 200 |
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