Kalimba 17 Key Thumb Piano - Instrument has a engraved Sun design and is made from Mahogany Wood. Includes Instrument, 1Tuning Tool, 1 Carrying Bag and Song Book. The kalimba, also known as a thumb piano or Mbira, is a traditional African percussion instrument with a distinctive melodic sound. It typically consists of a wooden or resonant metal body with metal tines of varying lengths attached on top. These tines, which are played by plucking with the thumbs or with the metal mallet, are tuned to specific pitches to create a diatonic or chromatic scale. The kalimba often features a resonator box or a hollow body to enhance sound projection. Its compact size and charming design make it a visually appealing and portable instrument.