GYIL is a ground resonated xylophone, a type of stick idiophone. It is closely associated with the neighbouring Mende Senufo and Gur peoples of west Africa, this tribes present in countries like Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana, guinea, ivory coast, Nigeria, Niger, Senegal, Togo, Benin, and ivory coast. This GYIL can be either fixed key (where the keys are strung over a fixed frame usually with calabash resonators underneath) or free key (where the keys are placed independently on any padded surface. The keys are traditionally made from rosewood, leather and spider egg filaments.
GYIL chair is a presentation of rhythm.
PRODUCT FEATURES
GYIL lounger chair is made of wood, polished deep brass engraved with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. The chair directly mimics the shape of the GYIL instrument. The design uses the keys to form the upholstered seat as well as brass finishes for other element to arrive at a unique design.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
BURKINA FASO 🇧🇫, BENIN 🇧🇯, GHANA 🇬🇭, GUINEA 🇬🇳, IVORY COAST 🇨🇮, MALI 🇲🇱, NIGER 🇳🇪, NIGERIA 🇳🇬, SENEGAL 🇸🇳, TOGO 🇹🇬
DIMENSIONS
W 110 CM | D 40 CM | H 60 CM
W 43.3 IN | D 15.8 IN | H 23.6 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
*Metal work, wood work, welding, upholstery, metal cutting
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
*Wood, metal, Polished brass, foam, pattern fabric.
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size, brass tone/colour as well as the colour of fabric available with an upcharge. Tribal scarification remains the same.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth metal cleaner.
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