Africa Heartwood Project - Ghana Gyil with Mallets - 12 Key C Pentatonic - Marimba Xylophone Balafon from Ghana

Features

• RICH PERCUSSION SOUND Features heat-dried keys tuned in the key of C-C#.
• MULTI-FUNCTIONAL DESIGN The balafon is designed for performance and display, ideal for both melodic play and as an ornamental piece.
• DURABLE AND STABLE TONALITY The heat dried keys on this gyli xylophone are carefully treated to help maintain tonality and prevent cracking.
• SUPPORTING COMMUNITY AND TRADITION Our musical instruments and accessories are unique. All our products are hand-crafted in Africa by village cultural artisans. Each purchase contributes directly to Africa Heartwood Project, supporting the livelihoods of communities in Africa. This non-profit, run by passionate volunteers, fights poverty and promotes community development in West Africa. Your choice makes a difference, blending the joy of music with social impact.

Description

Each Gyli produces rich, earthy tones with lasting sustain. The sound is deep and resonant, offering a unique blend of low-end richness and clear, organic melodies that are perfect for free improvisation. Your purchase contributes to Village Water Projects in West Africa, orphan support, and livelihoods for cultural artisans in developing countries. Thank you! Handcrafted in Ghana, each gyli is made from locally sourced materials and is crafted in the traditional style of Burkina Faso and northern Ghana. This supports local artisans and preserves cultural heritage. Is a volunteer, grassroots US non-profit dedicated to fighting poverty through clean water, orphan support, and sustainable livelihoods The founders planned their "humanitarian honeymoon" to a Liberian refugee camp in Ghana. There they saw first-hand the tragedy of poverty, and resolved to try to first understand, and then to help. In Ghana the founder became friends with local drum builders and later agreed to help them market their drums to better support their families and preserve their culture. Now providing opportunities for many artisans in multiple countries with product development, training, loans, and access to global markets to sustain their cottage businesses Andy Jones, Founder & Volunteer Director with Kayla on their "humanitarian honeymoon" Boti Falls, Ghana, 1999 Education is a right, and creates a path for a hopeful tomorrow with less poverty than today. Visit the Store From 1999 , AHP has fed, clothed, educated, and befriended hundreds of Liberian orphan children and youth. Visit the Store Changing lives in Ghana and Liberia by drilling hundreds of bore hole wells, providing clean water, hygiene training, and jobs. Visit the Store Supporting percussion craftsmen across West Africa, offering training, micro-credit, and fair-trade market access to support families. Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store

Color: Natural

Brand: Africa Heartwood Project

Material: Wood

Model Name: Classic Heartwood Balafon - 12 Key

Item dimensions L x W x H: 34 x 18 x 21 inches

Brand Name: Africa Heartwood Project

Model Name: Classic Heartwood Balafon - 12 Key

Model Number: BALA12

Included Components: not included

Unit Count: 1 Count

Manufacturer: Africa Heartwood Project .org

Part Number: BALA12

Color: Natural

Material: Wood

Body Material: Wood

Item Dimensions: 34 x 18 x 21 inches

Item Weight: 20 pounds