Lamellophone "sanza"

Description

wood, dark brown patina, glass beads, open sounding boy with curved lower rim, six 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.

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AHDRC: 0142390