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Mbira size: 22cm x 18cm
Antique mbira musical instrument. The mbira was made by sekuru mujuru of Chiota Village. The mbira was made between 1976-1979 and used to be played in traditional spiritual ceremonies such as mapira and many gatherings.
Why Buy Old Mbira?
Old used mbira have soft keys and sound better than new mbira and have artique ethnic value. With continuous playing, the New instrument will get better. The more playing time the mbira gets, the more the metal keys 'soften' and its tones get louder, longer and more pronounced. A played or used mbira has smoother key-ends has a better feel and sounds more established. It also has the advantage that the keys and tuning has stabilized.
- Item #: mbira antique 3