Sansa
A sansa (Sasa in Mende), or finger piano. This musical instrument consists of a wooden block, containing a rattle, and sealed with gum. It has 11 metal keys held in place with a metal strip and cane. The instrument is ...[more]
A sansa (Sasa in Mende), or finger piano. This musical instrument consists of a wooden block, containing a rattle, and sealed with gum. It has 11 metal keys held in place with a metal strip and cane. The instrument is played by plucking the keys; the vibrations are sent down to the piece of cane, which verberates the sound through the box, amplifying it. The keys of a sansa are often made from flattened umbrella spokes.
A sansa (Sasa in Mende), or finger piano. This musical instrument consists of a wooden block, containing a rattle, and sealed with gum. It has 11 metal keys held in place with a metal strip and cane. The instrument is played by plucking the keys; the vibrations are sent down to the piece of cane, which verberates the sound through the box, amplifying it. The keys of a sansa are often made from flattened umbrella spokes. [less]
Further Information
- Object: Sansa
- Materials: Wood; Metal
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 70mm [H] x 165mm [W]x 298mm [L]
- Production Date: Pre 1960
- Associated Places: Unknown
- Associated People: Guy Massie-Taylor (Collector)
- Museum: Glasgow Museums
- Accession Number: GLAMG:A.1985.13.ec
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