This 6-tone balafon originates from a traditional workshop in Ghana and is freely tuned (the keys are not tuned to precise tones).
Size: 60 cm x 40 cm x 30 cm. The keys are made of Mansonia wood and are attached to a wooden frame, carved gourds serve as resonance chambers.
The balafon is a traditional African musical instrument with a rich history, originating from Ghana.
It has found its way to various parts of the world and has become a symbol of African musical traditions. The instrument is often used at ceremonial occasions, rites and cultural events.
Included are two mallets for playing.
Ghana.
