A wonderful figurative sanza with a fine patina and sound. The lemellophone has a Luba figure carved on top of it.

Wood, dark brown patina, claviature consisting of 8 metal tongues of different lengths, rectangular body. The length of the tongues determines the pitch, thus the instrument can be tuned. When playing, the Sanza is held with both hands, and the two thumbs, sometimes also the index finger, pluck the tongues. In good condition despite the great age.

This music instrument is called ?sanza' or in french ?lamellophone' , which one ?plays' by plucking the ends of the iron ?tongues' with the thumbs. These ?tongues' are attached to a metal frame atop a wood board. The board, made of hard brown woodshows a color variation in patina due to the extensive use.

Lit.: ?Encyclopedia of African Art and Culture' by K.-F. Sch?dler, ill. p. 530.

Good condition with a beautiful patina of age and wonderfull motivs on the sanza.

Provenance: former private German collection.




Object:

Lemellophone



Ethnic group:

Chokwe



Country:

DR Congo



Material:

Wood, Iron



Estimated period:

Mid 20th century



Sold with stand:

No



Dimensions:

34x13x6 cm



Weight:

170 gram



Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $250.00

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