Okinawan Sanshin Musical Instrument Made with Tin Cookie Can

By Alex in Music on Sep 21, 2007 at 1:18 am

The Okinawan musical instrument of Sanshin is usually made from snakeskin-covered body, but during World War II when people had little money, they made one from tin cans!

Link (with video) – Thanks Billy!

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