VINTAGE AFRICAN RAFT ZITHER / KAYAMBA TRIBAL FOLK INSTRUMENT

A captivating piece of World Musical Instrument history and Global/Boho Home Decor.

This genuine vintage African Raft Zither (also known as a Kayamba or Thianhou) is a rare, handmade artifact crafted from natural bamboo or reed stalks lashed together in a distinctive 'raft' style. It serves as both a stringed instrument (zither) and a percussion shaker/rattle.

Whether you are a collector of African Tribal Art, a musician seeking World Music Folk Instruments, or a decorator embracing the Boho-Chic aesthetic, this is a striking and authentic item.

Construction: Primitive, handcrafted design using woven natural fibers and wood/bamboo.

Aesthetic: Perfect as a display piece for a living room, gallery wall, or office.

Provenance: Exact country/tribe unknown, but the style is characteristic of instruments found across various regions of Sub-Saharan Africa (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Nigeria).

Condition Notes: This is a true vintage artifact and is being sold AS IS for its aesthetic and collectible value. The natural materials show age-appropriate wear, patina, and organic imperfections. While the structure is sound, we cannot verify its functionality as a currently playable instrument, and some strings/reeds may be loose or missing due to age. Please exa

Culture: African

Instrument: Zither Folk Instrument

Decade 1960s or Older 

Material Wood / Bamboo / Reed

Region Sub-Saharan Africa Broad, accurate region keyword.