Made in Ghana from wawa (teak), the Gyil is a member of the mallet keyboard (xylophone) family. Fully hand carved, it is comprised of wooden slats suspended on a frame over 3 calabash gourds. The stick, or mallet, used to strike the slats is wrapped in rubber and produces a pleasant sound. Each instrument is slightly different and the photo is representation of the item that can be purchased. Approximate dimensions: Longest slat: 26cm | Shortest Slat: 18cm | Length: 30cm | Height: 13cm | Mallet: 18cm Note: hand made products may have characteristic blemishes which add to their unique authenticity.
