- traditional West African instrument
- string plucked like a harp
Kora 2
$1,250.00
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Description
The kora is a harp-like West African instrument prevalent in several countries–Senegal, Guinea, and Ghana to name a few. It has 21 strings that are held in notches on a bridge called a bridge harp. The strings are tuned with four different heptatonic scales, giving the instrument plenty of dynamic range. Some come with a pickup installed to enable electronic amplification. Made from a gourd and covered with a skin, it is held by two handles and played by the thumb and index finger of each hand.
Goard diameter – 15.5″
Hieght – 45.5″
Weight 8.9 lbs.
Additional information
Weight | 18 lbs |
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Dimensions | 18 × 18 × 51 in |
STRING INSTRUMENT TYPE | |
NUMBER OF STRINGS | 21-strings |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Guinea |