Sansa

A sansa, or finger piano. These are usually made out of an oblong box, although in this case it is made from an oval, curved, wooden board, with three metal keys attached with plaited fibre.

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Further Information

  • Type: Musical instruments
  • Object: Sansa
  • Materials: Wood, Metal, Vegetable, organic fibre
  • Culture Group: Other
  • Dimensions: Unknown
  • Production Date: Pre 1960
  • Associated Places: Malen Chiefdom
  • Associated People: Mr. G. Massie-Taylor of P.O.W. School, Freetown (Collector and Donor)
  • Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
  • Accession Number: SLNM.1960.14.96

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