Mbira (primitive)

Object/Artifact

Black Heritage Library

Top view

A top view of a wooden Mbira with decorative zigzags burned around the edges.

Name/Title

Mbira (primitive)

Description

An oblong shaped Mbira or "thumb piano." The body is made out of hollowed out wood with decorative zigzags burned into the edges. The keys are made out of metal wires that are flattened out at one end.

Use

Music

Collection

Instruments

Cataloged By

gifforde@findlay.edu

Created By

gifforde@findlay.edu

Create Date

June 20, 2023

Updated By

ferris@findlay.edu

Update Date

September 22, 2023