Tambour Gasy GM Marovany Valiha from Madagascar – the iconic bamboo zither

The valiha, played by plucking its strings with the fingers, is Madagascar's emblematic tube zither and is often considered the national instrument. Each valiha by Tambour Gasy is carefully carved from a raw bamboo segment, selected for its purity, lightness and exceptional resonance. Its tubular body is surrounded by strings of bamboo fiber or metal, precisely tuned with small movable wooden bridges for an infinite range of melodic nuances.

Why you'll love it:

Carved from a single raw bamboo segment, selected for its purity and lightness

Strings tuned with movable wooden bridges

Bamboo grows more beautiful over time, giving each instrument its own character

How to use and care:

Play traditional Malagasy music or explore your own melodies

Store in a dry place, away from heat and humidity

Perfect for: musicians, collectors of world instruments, world music lovers

Product details:

Material: natural bamboo; strings in bamboo fiber or metal

Size: GM

Maker: Tambour Gasy, Madagascar