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|  | | | | African Mbiras and Kalimbas | |  | | A Kalimba© refined and patented in the 1960s. |
The Multicultural Resource Center has several mbiras in its collection. Two examples from a private collection are included to show the variety of Mbira forms and construction. Click on the images  | | This large Mbira measures approximately 32 cm. ( 12.5 in.) long. It has wooden keys or "tongues." |
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 | | This Mbira has painted metal keys. It is approximately 19 cm. (7.25 in.) long. |
 | | A Mbira made from an imported Italian Tomato Paste can. A shaped wooden block fills the can and serves as the sound box. Private collection. |
 | | A large Mbira with carved human heads. Private collection. |
 | | A top view of the previous Mbira. Private collection. |
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