Fair Trade Vietnamese Stone Xylophone Dan Da Wooden Gift Boxed

Description: Fair Trade Vietnamese Stone Xylophone Dan Da Wooden Gift Boxed Item Description Stone Xylophone Stone Xylophone, made by the world renowned artisans of Hanoi. This is a unique piece that you will not find anywhere else. Several stones of different sizes are placed in a row. The player then uses a stick to knock the stones, each of which produces a different tone. The stone music sounds like the rhythm of the streams and bird songs, and therefore goes well with the surrounding landscape. Approx Dimensions: 29cm x 10 cm Materials: Wood, Stone A gift that you won't find in high street stores. Not a toy - not suitable for children Further Info The àn á is a lithophone played by ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, in the provinces of Lam Do, dong, Gai Lai and Kon Tum. These provinces are also home of the space of Gong culture listed in UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The word á means "stone" in Vietnamese, àn is instrument. The term àn á is of recent origin among Vietnamese musicologists, it had also been referred to as a àn goong, a Vietnamese gong. One of the oldest stone musical instruments ever discovered was found in this area, dating back more than 2,000 years ago. The ones made back then were huge! Several stones of different sizes are placed in a row. The player then uses a stick to knock the stones, each of which produces a different tone. The stone music sounds like the rhythm of the streams and bird songs, and therefore goes well with the surrounding landscape. Our items are fairly traded and difficult-to-find items. We source every item personally in the country. Payment We require payment by paypal. All major credit and debit cards are accepted by paypal (no paypal account necessary). All our items are posted first class in the UK. We ship all items within 3 working days, usually faster. We use recycled products where we can. All items are professionally packed. All items are new unless stated. Returns Returns accepted within 30 days. Buyer pays return costs. There is a returns slip included with your item to make the process easier. Please contact us on the email address provided on the slip if you have any questions. Copyrights (c) 1997-2020 Terrapin Trading Ltd. All rights reserved. Several stones of different sizes are placed in a row. The player then uses a stick to knock the stones, each of which produces a different tone. The stone music sounds like the rhythm of the streams and bird songs, and therefore goes well with the surrounding landscape. The àn á is a lithophone played by ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, in the provinces of Lam Do, dong, Gai Lai and Kon Tum. These provinces are also home of the space of Gong culture listed in UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The word á means "stone" in Vietnamese, àn is instrument. The term àn á is of recent origin among Vietnamese musicologists, it had also been referred to as a àn goong, a Vietnamese gong. One of the oldest stone musical instruments ever discovered was found in this area, dating bSeveral stones of different sizes are placed in a row. The player then uses a stick to knock the stones, each of which produces a different tone. The stone music sounds like the rhythm of the streams and bird songs, and therefore goes well with the surrounding landscape. The àn á is a lithophone played by ethnic minority groups in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, in the provinces of Lam Do, dong, Gai Lai and Kon Tum. These provinces are also home of the space of Gong culture listed in UNESCO's World Heritage Site. The word á means "stone" in Vietnamese, àn is instrument. The term àn á is of recent origin among Vietnamese musicologists, it had also been referred to as a àn goong, a Vietnamese gong. One of the oldest stone musical instruments ever discovered was found in this area, dating b

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