Popular for thousands of years in Zimbabwe, thumb pianos have been used to contact the deceased, entertain kings, and teach children to play music. This beautiful example is made by Mountain Melodies in Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains from Zebrawood, which originates in the West African countries of Cameroon and Gabon. Coming complete with a songbook, this 12 key thumb piano is both an alluring art piece and an instrument that nearly anyone can learn to play in a matter of minutes.

 

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