Ghanaian Xylophone - 10 Key Folklore Sacrifices were made to him

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

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

Dungaree dress made from wonderful Thai weave fabric in mixed colours and patterns now in a larger size

Mallah or Malas are a type of Buddhist rosary

Ghanaian Xylophone - 10 Key Folklore Sacrifices were made to himThese 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.