Balafon Medium: 10-12 Keys

Truly authentic, full-sized African Balafon. Beautifully handmade instrument created using different sized African gourds and wooden plates. Emits a fun, truly African sound commonly heard throughout the African bush. Hard to find, this full sized instrument will be the centerpiece of any room. It's a unique piece for any musician and makes a fabulous gift for any music lover. Approx 17- 21 keys. Approx. 37"-39" long, 15"-18" wide, and 8" high. Sometimes we have Gyils, which are larger Balafon type instruments with fewer keys from Mali. Balafons may need tuning to have accurate tones on all keys. Oversized shipping costs are approximately $40.00 on full-size balafon. Made in West Africa. M-M200

Bring the African sound home
Discover beautiful music you could never have experienced before with this large Balafon from West Africa. 15-16 keys play exotic African tones. Approximately 30"-34" long. 8-11 gourds. Balafons may need tuning to have accurate tones on all keys. Oversized shipping costs are approximately $40.00 for a large-sized balafon. M-M205

Extra Small Balafon - 6 keys

Beautifully handmade instrument made with different sized African gourds and wooden plates. Gives a unique African sound; commonly heard throughout the African bush. Smaller size makes a great decoration that will fit almost anywhere; and is great fun for kids. Approx. 11" long, 6 keys. Balafons may need tuning to have accurate tones on all keys. Balafons may need tuning to have accurate tones on all keys. Made in West Africa. M-M220

Talking Drum. A traditional musical instrument found in Africa. Even today, the variable sound made by striking the talking drum can be heard throughout rural areas. The talking drum is normally held underneath the arm and struck with a small curved stick. The strings around the drum pull the hide tighter, so the more you squeeze, the higher the pitch. The drum surface is made of animal hide, while the chords are strung with rope, and the base is of hand-carved wood. 11" tall 5" diameter Traditionally most popular with African hunting to chase animals from the bush. Made in Mali. M-M024

Rhythm from the heart of Africa
Try something new with this Senegalese Toma Drum. A perfect size for all ages to play, and hand-made by musicians for the richest sounds. Enjoy the abstract painting on each drum. 8.5" tall, 5.5" diameter. Made in Senegal. M-M029

Beautifully handmade instrument made with different sized African gourds and wooden plates. Gives a unique African sound; commonly heard throughout the African bush. Smaller size makes a great decoration that will fit almost anywhere; and is great fun for kids. Approx. 13" - 18" long, 7-8 keys. Made in West Africa. M-M215