African Gourd Resonator Metallophone Metal Keys Wooden Frame 1950-1975

This African metallophone, crafted between 1950-1975, features metal keys, calabash resonators, and a hand-built wooden frame. Its authentic design embodies rich cultural heritage, likely from south-central Africa. This instrument is like a balafon, but uses metal keys. It is more likely to have been used as an actual instrument rather than made for tourism. • Metal keys for distinct tones • Calabash resonators enhance sound quality • Hand-built wooden frame - some repairs that came as is with the estate (estate was in Carefree, Arizona) • Approximate dimensions: 16 inches length • Includes two mallets (the rubber tips need replaced) Calabash resonators show wear but work; overall structure intact. Top to bottom = 7 iinches at tallest side. Features: • Metal keys, calabash gourd resonators • All season • Natural • Possibly Zambia or Malawi • N/A Size: Unisex 7" T x 16" x 8.5" Condition: Pre-Owned Fair Wear on calabash resonators, minor structural repairs. some of the keys can ring dull unless the calabash gourds are moved a bit. Those are the smaller ones toward one end. This is in vintage preowned condition. Please look at all photos carefully.