Lamellophone "sanza"
D. R. Congo, Tabwa
sold
EUR 350
Provenance
Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, GermanyPeter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany
Size
H: 24 cm
H: 9.4 inch
Description
wood, dark brown patina, curved lower rim, seven metal lamellas, surmounted by two human heads, min. dam., slight traces of usage;
the length of the keys determines the different pitches. While playing, the sanza is held in both hands and the two thumbs, sometimes even the forefingers are plucking the strings.