- Traditional West African instrument
- String plucked like a harp
$1,450.00
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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 – 13″
Height – 41.25″
Weight 6.6 lbs.
| Weight | 8 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 14 × 14 × 43 in |
| STRING INSTRUMENT TYPE | |
| NUMBER OF STRINGS | 21-strings |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Guinea |