African 9-Note Wooden Balafon

Large handmade Balafon Imported from Gambia. Can be shipped to UK addresses only.

£74.99

A great unique gift idea from HandcraftedUK!

This beautiful xylophone (also known as a balafon) has been imported from The Gambia. It has been hand carved from teak by local peoples and covers a range of nine notes (which is over a full octave).

This really is a beautifully crafted and unique musical instrument. Suspended below the wooden bars of the xylophone are eight differently sized gourds. These dried fruit shells act to vary the pitch of the instrument, producing various tones from smooth to sharp.

The xylophone would make an excellent gift to give to someone who knows how to play the instrument or who is serious about learning. It would also be appreciated by those with an interest in African musical instruments or ethnic cultures.

Measures 57cm (22.5") in diameter by 39cm (15") in width.

Please note: This balafon can only be sent to addresses in the UK.

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