Lamellophone "sanza"
R. D. Congo, Tabwa
Vendu
350 €
Provenance
Wolfgang Nerlich, Munich, GermanyPeter Loebarth, Hameln, Germany
Taille
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.