Wooden Karimba from Bali – Thumb Piano Mbira

£13.99

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Description

Wooden Karimba

Wooden Karimba – A high-quality traditional Karimba (also known as Mbira or thumb piano).

Takes a bit of practice to master but makes an unusual accompaniment.

Materials coconut, wood, metal

Dimensions (approx): 15.5 x 14 x 6cm /  6″ x 5.5″ x 2.5″

Please check out our shop for more unusual items from around the world.

Please note due to the hand made nature of the product, actual design may vary from those pictured but all are the same style. some are of darker wood and some have a different pattern but are all similar in style. We sell other traditional painted karimbas in our ebay shop.

Wooden Karimba Playing technique

The mbira is played with the two thumbs stroking down and the right forefinger stroking up. Learn more about playing technique.

How to tune your mbira, and recordings of some tunings.

This is not a toy – unsuitable for children

We sell a wide variety of other hand percussion, drums and musical instruments from around the world.

Our items are fairly traded and difficult-to-find items. We source every item personally in the country.

More information on mbira / thumb pianos

 

Additional information
Weight 0.27 kg
Dimensions 23 × 15 × 15 cm
age group

adult

Brand

Terrapin Trading Ltd

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Shipping & Delivery

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

We guarantee to ship within 3 working days, but usually faster. We use reputable couriers for overseas orders and Whistl for UK orders. We post to most countries worldwide.  

We use recycled products where we can. All items are professionally packed.

All items are new unless stated.  

RETURNS

Returns accepted within 30 days. Buyer pays return costs. There is a returns information sheet included with your item to make the process easier.
Please contact us on the email address provided on the sheet if you have any questions.