Looks very much to me like a bolon. And one of the more modern versions too. The traditional instrument had 3 strings. But the young-uns' are doing 4 and 5 string models now. It's also called an "African Harp." Several places on the web sell them.
Usually it's made from a gourd topped with a calf or a goat skin head. Strings can be made of gut, silk, wire, or whatever else is handy that makes a decent enough sound.
Very cool instrument. Like those little shells too. Nice bit o' bling that is!
IIRC there used to be a video or two up on YouTube showing it being played. If I can find them I'll post the links.
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: -)..put a id on when/ if you get the radio amp done..
Good to see that you are well Buddy:) still working on my bush radio hahaha:)
thanks all for your comments : -)
what ever it is cool find . sounds awesome . now im on a mission !
Very cool Be! Sounds like it has a good tone to it~~~Meowwwww^^
I like it too. Yes, what Turtle said.
It's a big laddle with strings.
Usually it's made from a gourd topped with a calf or a goat skin head. Strings can be made of gut, silk, wire, or whatever else is handy that makes a decent enough sound.
Very cool instrument. Like those little shells too. Nice bit o' bling that is!
IIRC there used to be a video or two up on YouTube showing it being played. If I can find them I'll post the links.
It's a Banjo on drugs. Really though, it looks and sounds pretty neat Be. You should be able to figure out how to make music on it.