Vintage 11 Key Kalimba Thumb Piano Wood Gourd Style Resonator Folk Instrument

Unusual 11-key kalimba or thumb piano featuring a rounded, irregular hollow resonating body with a wood soundboard and 11 graduated metal tines. The instrument has a circular sound hole in the top plus openings in two sides of the resonator. Metal tines are mounted over a dark wood bridge and secured beneath a metal bar with two slotted screws. A long leather cord/strap is attached. Warm honey-brown finish with a simple handcrafted folk-art appearance. The rounded resonator resembles natural gourd construction, but the exact material has not been verified, so it is being described as gourd-style. No maker's mark or country-of-origin marking found. Approximate maximum dimensions: 8 long x 6.5 wide x 5 deep at the thickest point. Because of the rounded, irregular shape, measurements are approximate. Leather cord is not included in measurements. Pre-owned with signs of age and use. Scratches, marks, discoloration or finish wear may be present. Metal tines and hardware have dulling/patina consistent with age. Leather cord shows wear. Tuning and musical accuracy have not been tested. Please review photos closely for construction and condition. kalimba, thumb piano, 11 key kalimba, 11 tine kalimba, wood kalimba, gourd style kalimba, hollow resonator, lamellophone, folk instrument, folk art instrument, acoustic thumb piano, world music instrument, hand percussion, leather strap, unbranded kalimba, rustic musical instrument