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Lamellophone "sanza" (thumb piano) - D. R. Congo,

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Lamellophone "sanza" (thumb piano) - D. R. Congo,

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Description

wood, 8 metal lamellas, sheet metal, abrus seeds, small original repairs backside, base
M: 26,5 cm x 18 cm, M: 10,4 inch x 7,1 inch
Provenance:
Arno Henseler, Munich, Germany
Lit.: Boulanger, Francois, Sanza, Brussels 2011
Continent: Africa

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Lamellophone "sanza" (thumb piano) - D. R. Congo,

Name: Lamellophone \"sanza\" (thumb piano) - D. R. Congo,
SKU: 77386946
Price: 500 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €500 - €1,000

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