- Traditional West African instrument
- String plucked like a harp
Kora 3
$1,300.00
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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.
Gourd diameter – 16″
Height – 48″
Weight 12 lbs.
Additional information
| Weight | 11 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 16 × 16 × 50 in |
| STRING INSTRUMENT TYPE | |
| NUMBER OF STRINGS | 21-strings |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Guinea |
