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Kalimba - Thumb piano #002 S

The Kalimba (Thumb piano) is an African instrument consisting of metal tongues attached to a wooden board which are plucked with the thumbs causing metal rings on the board to 'buzz'. The wooden board is mounted on a gourd as sound box this gourd being carved and decorated with the head of an African elephant. 
Learn how to play the Kalimba on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Br6Wveirppk).
Approximately 6" in diameter and 4" high.
This small Kalimba features six tongues and a cord loop to carry it.