Quintessential African musical instrument is made from recycled materials
Zimbabwean mbira is a thumb piano with a magical sound
Craftspeople made this instrument from scraps of tin, wood and bottle caps
Rusty metal and varnished wood add to the mystery of this musical instrument
All musician must own a mbria
Measures 5.5 inches x 8 inches x 0.5 inches
Story Behind the Art
In a country where it is nearly impossible to buy a loaf of bread, artisans, eke out a living by making unique crafts. Started in Harare, Zimbabwe, by Simba Dominic Mushati, an artisan who carves beautiful wood sculptures, Murenga Arts and Crafts finds international markets for individual artisans who no longer can rely on sales to tourists.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
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This is a nice plaything. Not a toy, but not a serious musical instrument. Compared to the other type I got, this was was close to being in tune, and so can be played to make pleasant music. Sound is pretty good, and fun to play around with. I like the two levels of keys compared to simpler ones with fewer keys. By recycled, they mean made from recycled materials.
when you use your fingers to make the sound, it sounds like between a xlophone and wind chimes. its almost magical when you first play it. one of yhe keys had to be pushed back into place but works fine.its small so you can take it anywhere.everyone who saw it loved it.its unusal and it appeals to me since i love curiosities from around the world.its not too complicated to use.this would make a good piece of musical instrument in any collection of around the world.
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