Ghanaian Xylophone - 10 Key Folklore Avalokiteshwara is a very popular

Avalokiteshwara is a very popular Bodhisattva and is seen in various forms across the Buddhist diaspora

) Working on the same meritorious principles as the larger

Mallah or Malas are a type of Buddhist rosary

Sacrifices were made to him in temples and in homes his image watched over the household hearth to ensure that the fire for cooking food survived

Plain-topped: the unadorned version of the carved stools in this range

Ghanaian Xylophone - 10 Key Folklore Avalokiteshwara is a very popularThese large ten key Ghanaian xylophones are made in traditional style seen in many areas of Africa. Also known as a balafon or balaphone, these lovely instruments are made using wooden keys which are attached in sequence to a wooden frame from which dried calabash gourds are hung. These gourds act as resonating chambers, increasing the volume and creating a characteristic tone.