Thumb Piano
Item
Accession Number
2019.6
Title
Thumb Piano
Ethnic Group
Tutsi
Subject
Piano|Miniature|East Africa
Country
Rwanda/Burundi
Date
20th century
Medium
Wood, Iron
Format
H x W x D: 2 x 4.5 x 7.5 in. (5.08 x 11.43 x 19.05 cm)
Description
A thumb piano has a rectangular form known as "sanza" with iron keys and numerous iron and aluminum inserts on the face. Piano shows tar and resin repairs along sides and incised designs on both front and back.
