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Cora Musical Instrument (Ghana)

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3.6 out of 5
9 of 11 (82%) customers said they would recommend this product to a friend.
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Cora Musical Instrument (Ghana)

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Cora is a unique instrument with a harp-like appearance

Features a notched bridge similar to that of a lute or guitar

Highest developed string instrument of Africa

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Cora Musical Instrument (Ghana)

Product Features:

Cora is a unique instrument with a harp-like appearance
Features a notched bridge similar to that of a lute or guitar
Highest developed string instrument of Africa
Widely used around the Sub Saharan Region during tribal music festivals
Instrument sounds somewhat like a harp
Intricate playing style can be closer to flamenco guitar

Story Behind the Art

Nana was born to a family of 9 children in the town of Kumasi in Ghana, West Africa. His parents divorced when he was only 8 years old and Nana became so rebellious that his mother sent him to live with his father in Tamale (in the Northern region of Ghana) when Nana was 12 years old. It was there that he developed an interest in art. He dropped out of school when he was 14 and started training with a master carver in Tamale. Nana's life has been so improved since he began working with Worldstock that he named his son after his contact at Overstock.com.

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WARNING: Attention California residents: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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Materials: Wood, leather
Model No: AC162-A
Dimensions: 28 in. L x 8 in. W x 9 in. D

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1 out of 5
Cora Instrument, Dec 2, 2007
By bigred2008 from Ogdensburg,N.Y.

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I fell in love with the picture of this instrument untill I saw it.It was so scuffed up you would have thought some one threw it away.Was very disappointed with it .Strings were all greasey/Would like to have it had it been as pictured.Sorry have to send it back.A.J.

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5 out of 5
African Instrument, Nov 6, 2007
By Momsmith from Portland OR

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This is very well made and fun to fool around with. It is more for contempletive play as it has a quiet tone and volume. Plus, it's pretty to look at.

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3 out of 5
Can't play it!, Jun 27, 2007
By MAinCALIF from Kingsburg, Calif

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I bought this as a gift for a musician. I THOUGHT it was a "playable" instrument but apparently it is not. For decoration only. That should have been made clear in the description. I don't know if he was really pleased with it or if he said he was to please me. In any case, I was not happy that it was not a regular instrument, but only for decoration. I felt that the description was misleading. It is apparently a very good wall decoration. recommend it? As an instrument, NO!!!!!. As a wall decoration, YES.

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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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4 out of 5
For the Music Lover, Jun 16, 2007
By Rainster from Fort Worth, TX

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This instrument was chosen for a 22 yr. old avid musician who is always interested in trying out new instruments and sounds to add to his recordings. I figured that it can be also used as wall decor for his apartment. I don't think that he can rip on it, but he can gently play it. Also it can be shaken for percussion.

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4 out of 5
Kora- Musical Instrument NOT, Jun 3, 2007
By Nunzio from Long Island New York

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This is a niece decorative piece. It is not a playable instrument and I think it would be more helpful to point this out.

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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