The Balafon (also known as the balaphon or balaphone) is a traditional West African percussion instrument that resembles a xylophone.
Created by Senegalese balafon builders, each balafon includes wooden notes and calabash gourd resonators.
Materials: Wood, gourds, cotton cord.
The entire piece is lashed with cotton cord. This beautifully tuned African musical instrument is as inviting to the eye as to the hand. Mallets included.
Six Note Dimensions: (Balafon) 10"L x 8"W x 4"T (Mallets) 7"L
Eight Note Dimensions: (Balafon) 13"L x 9.5"W x 4.5"T (Mallets) 7"L
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