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Marimba. The Zulu Harmonicon (shown in front and rear view) is also known as the Marimba

Marimba. The Zulu Harmonicon (shown in front and rear view) is also known as the Marimba


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Marimba. The Zulu Harmonicon (shown in front and rear view) is also known as the Marimba

The Zulu Harmonicon (shown in front and rear view) is also known as the Marimba. Each of the ten bars of wood have a gourd attached, which acts as a resonator. The instrument is played with sticks tipped with balls of rubber. The use of this instrument is very widespread and received increased popularity with the development of the xylophone, which uses metal keys instead of wooden ones. Date: 1929

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Bars Cigarette Gourd Instrument Instruments Marimba Percussion Southern Musical Resonator


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This photograph showcases the traditional Marimba, also known as the Zulu Harmonicon, from Southern Africa, dating back to 1929. The Marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of ten wooden bars, each with a gourd resonator attached. The resonators amplify the sound produced by the instrument when struck with rubber-tipped sticks. The Marimba's design is a precursor to the modern xylophone, which utilizes metal keys instead of wooden bars. The Marimba's rich history can be traced back to the Bantu people of Southern Africa, and its use has spread far beyond its origins. In this photograph, we see both the front and rear views of the Marimba. The wooden bars are arranged in a semi-circular fashion, with the gourds visible at the base of each bar. The intricately carved design on the gourds adds to the instrument's aesthetic appeal. Despite the passage of time, the Marimba remains a symbol of African culture and musical heritage. Its unique sound and history continue to captivate audiences around the world. The presence of a cigarette and a card in the foreground of the photograph serves as a reminder that even the most beautiful and historic objects can be found in the most ordinary settings.

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