| Weight | 0.67 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 22 × 12.5 cm |
-35%
African Heritage Collection Ashanti African Xylophone
$110.00
Native African Materials Wood, Gourd Chords Introduce African sounds at an affordable price with this wonderful 6-tone xylophone handcrafted in The Gambia. Propelled by the gourd under the wooden keys, not adjusted to Western scale.
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