The 8-key balophone is a versatile percussion instrument, perfect for creative musical exploration. Handcrafted in the traditional style of northern Ghana and Burkina Faso, this 8-key balophone is a fully functional and easily portable design.
 
The fourteen tones progress from low to high, producing rich, earthy melodies.
Heat-dried keys ensure stable tonality and prevent cracking.
Solid frame construction made with wood and rope.
Gourds beneath each key amplify and sustain the sound.
Low notes are angled upwards to accommodate larger gourds.
Comes with two rubber mallets for the perfect sound.
 
Unlike factory-made versions, these genuine fair-trade instruments are handmade in Ghana by professional musicians, designed to be played and loved.
 
Every instrument is handcrafted by skilled musicians we've partnered with for over 20 years, supporting and preserving ancient Ghanaian musical traditions.
The instruments are all individually handmade, rather than mass-produced in factories.
The instrument is made from sustainably sourced Tweneboa, a fast-growing wood, obtained under licence from the Ghana Forestry Commission.
 
If you're looking for an authentic instrument with heart, heritage, and a beautiful sound, this is it.