West African. According to legend the balafon was revealed in a dream to Sumanguru Kantey a 10th century Malian King of the Minianka people.
MaryHardwood bars are cut and laid upaon a frame. Gourd resonators are attached underneath to amplify the vibration of the bars. Music intrument
MaryAmong the Minianka, the balafon is used in all religious ceremonies that establish contact with the invisible world.
MaryWhen the balafon and reed flute are played together, their tonal vibrations strongly affect creatures without an outer ear such as snakes.
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