This is the rating and price for 2 Early 20Th C. African Wood & Metal Thumb Pianos

Description : African, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Maniema region, Tabwa people, ca. early to mid 20th century. Mbira, also known as sanza, are works of art in Africa. These thumb pianos are finely crafted musical instruments used in many ceremonial functions, including dance, storytelling, and other rituals. These two examples are made of fine grained wood with several metal keys to be plucked with one's thumbs, hence the term thumb piano. Both present nice patina from years of handling and use. Playable and create lovely tones, containing bits of rock that rattle to produce a percussive rhythm with the player's movement. Size of largest: 7.1 W x 13.45 H (18 cm x 34.2 cm) Provenance: ex-old private New England collection, acquired in the 1970s, ex private collection, New York collection, since early 1980s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #156006
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