Likembe

Unknown

20th century · Wood, metal, fiber · Musical Instruments

This large two-manual, box-resonated instrument has a deeper, louder sound than smaller examples. Metal rings on the lamellae produce a pleasant buzzing sound. The marimbula of Latin America is an adaptation of this larger African version.

Artist

Unknown

Date

20th century

Medium

Wood, metal, fiber

Culture

Lele people

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Herbert J. Harris, 1986