Lot # 6 - African Lamellophone with Tribal Carving – Thumb Piano

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 02-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 09-Dec-2025 7:05:00 PM
Current bid:

$46.00

Highest bidder:

Bidbot

Auction has ended

Description :

Description: This is an African lamellophone, also commonly known as a thumb piano, kalimba, or mbira. Traditionally crafted from a wooden soundboard with attached metal keys (lamellae), the instrument is played by plucking the tines with thumbs or forefingers. This example features carved tribal or Chokwe iconography on the soundboard, adding cultural depth and visual interest. Tuning and construction vary widely across regions and makers, with names such as sanza, likembe, and okeme used throughout Africa.

Important Details:

  • Material: Carved wood with metal tines

  • Design Features:

    • Circular sound hole for resonance

    • Stylized face and geometric carvings

    • Mounted metal keys of varying lengths

  • Dimensions: Approx. 7" L × 11" W

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with signs of age and use



Auction History

Highest bidder is Bidbot

Date Bid User
09-Dec-2025 6:56:47 PM $46.00 Bidbot
09-Dec-2025 6:56:38 PM $43.00 Mkpow1988
09-Dec-2025 6:56:38 PM $42.00 Bidbot
09-Dec-2025 3:43:07 PM $36.00 Mkpow1988
09-Dec-2025 3:43:07 PM $35.00 Twinifer2012
09-Dec-2025 3:40:36 PM $31.00 Mkpow1988
08-Dec-2025 10:17:13 PM $27.00 Twinifer2012
07-Dec-2025 1:10:42 AM $26.00 Ginger88
07-Dec-2025 1:10:32 AM $25.00 Twinifer2012
07-Dec-2025 1:10:32 AM $25.00 Ginger88
07-Dec-2025 1:10:15 AM $24.00 Twinifer2012
07-Dec-2025 1:10:15 AM $23.00 Ginger88
05-Dec-2025 12:31:42 PM $22.00 Twinifer2012
05-Dec-2025 12:31:35 PM $21.00 Dakiam
05-Dec-2025 12:31:35 PM $20.00 Twinifer2012
05-Dec-2025 12:13:40 PM $16.00 Dakiam
05-Dec-2025 5:46:32 AM $13.00 Twinifer2012
05-Dec-2025 5:46:20 AM $12.00 Dakiam
05-Dec-2025 5:46:20 AM $12.00 Twinifer2012
04-Dec-2025 8:49:54 PM $11.00 Dakiam
04-Dec-2025 8:49:54 PM $10.00 Ame
03-Dec-2025 7:46:06 PM $6.00 Dakiam
03-Dec-2025 6:41:21 PM $5.00 aroyjetson

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