Musical Instruments

CHOKWE - Two thumb pianos First Image

#image-loader-main { display: none; }

CHOKWE - Two thumb pianos First Image

CHOKWE - Two thumb pianos

Total Sales1 Sold

Median Sale Price

Sale Price Range

Similar Upcoming Sales

Lot of Two Nbombe Swords (1 of 5)

Lot of Two Nbombe Swords

TRIBAL GATHERINGS

Feb 21, 2026

Antique gold-plated lingerie pins. Lot of 2. Original cardboard card (1 of 8)

Antique gold-plated lingerie pins. Lot of 2. Original cardboard card

Succetti Gallery

Feb 15, 2026

(2 pc) Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Lacquered and Silver Lighter (1 of 6)

(2 pc) Vintage Dunhill Rollagas Lacquered and Silver Lighter

Akiba Galleries

Feb 25, 2026

(2 pc) Vintage Dunhill Gold and Silver Plated Lighters (1 of 5)

(2 pc) Vintage Dunhill Gold and Silver Plated Lighters

Akiba Galleries

Feb 25, 2026

2 Antique Wrought Bronze Chandeliers for Repair. (1 of 10)

2 Antique Wrought Bronze Chandeliers for Repair.

Direct Auction Galleries

2 days Left

(2) ART DECO STERLING CIGARETTE CASES (1 of 3)

(2) ART DECO STERLING CIGARETTE CASES

Thomaston Place Auction Galleries

Feb 20, 2026

2 African Dogon Mali Door Locks (1 of 7)

2 African Dogon Mali Door Locks

Succetti Gallery

Feb 15, 2026

Two 19th Century Hand Tools for Fabrics and Apothecary Use (1 of 7)

Two 19th Century Hand Tools for Fabrics and Apothecary Use

Gray's Auctioneers

Feb 25, 2026

Two Antique Winchester Model 1894 Hand Reloading Tools 40-60 and 38-55 Calibers (1 of 2)

Two Antique Winchester Model 1894 Hand Reloading Tools 40-60 and 38-55 Calibers

Richmond Auctions Firearms

TWO DESIRABLE U.S. WWI MODEL 1917-18 TRENCH KNIVES (1 of 4)

TWO DESIRABLE U.S. WWI MODEL 1917-18 TRENCH KNIVES

Poulin Antiques & Auctions

Feb 26, 2026

Hot Plate/Pot Rest With Feet (1 of 7)

Hot Plate/Pot Rest With Feet

Rapid Estate Liquidators and Auction Gallery

Feb 19, 2026

Vintage ChromAharp Autoharp with case and accessories (1 of 8)

Vintage ChromAharp Autoharp with case and accessories

Mar 02, 2026

African Konda Sword with Sheath (1 of 2)

African Konda Sword with Sheath

Matthew Bullock Auctioneers

Feb 14, 2026

A Pair Indian Katar (Punch Dagger), Forged Steel, 18th–19th Century (1 of 7)

A Pair Indian Katar (Punch Dagger), Forged Steel, 18th–19th Century

Yorkville Auction Appraisals

2 days Left

Two Old Wooden Carpenter's Planes - One Marked A Dowland & Co. & One William Oake Marked Blade (1 of 9)

Two Old Wooden Carpenter's Planes - One Marked A Dowland & Co. & One William Oake Marked Blade

CATAMOUNT AUCTION CO LLC

7 days Left

Dunhill Chased Gilt Metal Lighters, 2 (1 of 6)

Dunhill Chased Gilt Metal Lighters, 2

Auctions at Showplace

Mar 26, 2026

Similar Sale History

Unlock All Prices

Sold

CHOKWE - Two thumb pianos (1 of 1)

CHOKWE - Two thumb pianos Angola, 19th/20thC, two thumb pianos in metal and wood with geometrical decoration, one with application of brass tacks. Usage traces, brown patina. Dim: 20.5;. 16,7cm

Sold

Chokwe Thumb Piano Instrument (1 of 6)

Chokwe Thumb Piano Instrument Title: Chokwe Thumb Piano Instrument Description: African Tribal Art Chokwe Thumb Piano Instrument Date/Period: Late 20th Century Materials: Wood Size: 17" h x 8" w Reserve: $100.00 Shipping: Dom

Sold

5 African thumb pianos. 20th century. (1 of 13)

5 African thumb pianos. 20th century.A group of 5 African thumb pianos. 20th century. Including a Chokwe thumb piano, DRC/Angola, and 4 African thumb pianos. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Sold

Chokwe complex thumb piano. (1 of 4)

Chokwe complex thumb piano.A thumb piano with a head finial attached to a gourd soundbox. Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chokwe complex. 20th century. 7 3/4"h x 6"diam base. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Esta

Sold

Chokwe Peoples, thumb piano, ex Wright (1 of 6)

Chokwe Peoples, thumb piano, ex Wright Chokwe Peoples, thumb piano, ex Wright, 19th/20th c., Central/Southern Africa, carved and patinated wood and iron Mbira, on custom stand, 8"h x 5.5"w (piano), 8.25"h x 5.5"w x 2"d (on stand) Provenanc

Sold

CHOKWE - Sanza / Thumb Piano (1 of 1)

CHOKWE - Sanza / Thumb Piano Angola, 20th century, mid, carved wood, engraved decoration metal applications. Signs of use. Dim .: 20x14,5cm.

Sold

Group of Five Ethnographic Artifacts (1 of 7)

Group of Five Ethnographic Artifacts Group of Five Ethnographic Artifacts. Including: two kalimba thumb pianos, an Ashanti altar piece, 19th/20th century; an Indonesian Ifugao Shaman's Amulet, Luzon, Philippines, early 20th century. Prov

Sold

3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen. (1 of 10)

3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with carved faces. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 8 1/4"l x 4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Simpon inventory #6

Sold

3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen. (1 of 5)

3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with a carved face and one with a geometric design. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 11"l x 5 3/4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Mert

Sold

3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen. (1 of 5)

3 Sanza thumb pianos, 20th cen.A group of three sanza thumb pianos, two with linear motifs and one with a carved face. Africa. 20th century. Largest: 11"l x 6 1/4"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D.

Sold

Chokwe Sansa African Tribal Thumb Piano Angola Kalimba (1 of 14)

Chokwe Sansa African Tribal Thumb Piano Angola Kalimba Ca. 20thC. Very good overall, with age-appropriate wear, right side shows much more wear than rest of sansa (see photo 7). With ten metal keys mounted onto a decoratively carved wood box.

Sold

Pair of Old Kalimba Thumb Piano Ex Allan Stone (1 of 5)

Pair of Old Kalimba Thumb Piano Ex Allan Stone This lot contains two very old and well used kalimba thumb piano's with well handled and well used finger boards suggesting generations of field use. The largest measures 7 x 3.5 inches and is likely

Sold

African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20Th Century. (1 of 4)

African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20Th Century.African, Angola, Chokwe Culture, 20th Century. Mbira Also Known As Sanza Are Works of Art In Africa. These Thumb Pianos Are Not Only Musical Instruments; They Are Also Aesthetically Impressive Sculptu

Sold

5 African thumb pianos. 20th century. (1 of 12)

5 African thumb pianos. 20th century.A group of 5 Congo thumb pianos. 20th century. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Sold

2 thumb pianos with carved linear motifs. (1 of 7)

2 thumb pianos with carved linear motifs.A group of three thumb pianos with carved linear motifs. West Africa. 1st half 20th century. Largest: 8"l x 5 1/2"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. Catalog

Sold

Two thumb print celeries (1 of 7)

Two thumb print celeries Two thumb print celeries in marked matching Pairpoint holders; one amber with enameled bird, insects, and flowers and one with enameled floral design; 9" ht. CONDITION: no chips, cracks, repairs or ma

Sold

2 Kalimba Gourd Thumb Pianos (1 of 3)

2 Kalimba Gourd Thumb Pianos Largest is approx 8" in diameter and 5" tall. Shipping available

Sold

African Chokwe Two Headed Figural Comb (1 of 7)

African Chokwe Two Headed Figural Comb African Chokwe Two Headed Figural Comb. Includes custom metal stand. Approximately 7.875H x 3.0W x 1.0D in.

Sold

Two thumb rings (1 of 3)

Two thumb rings Two thumb rings. Ring length 1.25"

Sold

Lew Davies And His Orchestra Two Pianos & Twenty Voices (1 of 1)

Lew Davies And His Orchestra Two Pianos & Twenty Voices Lew Davies And His Orchestra â€“ Two Pianos & Twenty Voices â€“ Command â€“ RS 813 SD â€“ Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo â€“ US 1960

Sold

Superb LUBA Thumb Piano lamellophone sanza Mbira African Tribal Musical Art 1226 (1 of 12)

Superb LUBA Thumb Piano lamellophone sanza Mbira African Tribal Musical Art 1226 CONGO DRC LUBA THUMB PIANO ( SANZA ) Superb musical instrument from the Luba tribe Some flaws, (at the neck, in particular) but it's probably the most beautiful I've ever met. Real instrument, you can

Sold

A Luba Thumb Piano (1 of 6)

A Luba Thumb Piano A very finely carved wooden musical instrument with female finial female with classic coiffure and stylized form, with an overall well handled and weathered surface. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa.

Sold

Lamellophone "sanza" (thumb piano) - D. R. Congo, (1 of 4)

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

TWO PIANO BENCHES BY STEINWAY (1 of 6)

TWO PIANO BENCHES BY STEINWAY Two compatible piano benches. One in brown leather the other black leather, Each seats button tufted. Each on square tapering legs. Measures: 22" L x 16½' W x 17½" H, each. STEINWAY

TOP