Hunter’s Harp Burkina Faso

The hunter’s harp is variously described as a harp-lute or calabash harp. It originates in West Africa and may be a source of the banjo. Different names reflect their physical variations, tunings, and regional associations. Kora and ngoni are well known names. Donsongoni, simbin, and kamalengoni name other types of calabash harps. The ones seen here are found in southwestern Burkina Faso and may have a different name. If you have knowledge of the name of these instruments, please post a comment here.