Bolombatto

The "bolombatto" is a traditional stringed instrument that features in the music of West Africa. It consists of four strings, stretched over a gourd, which serves as a resonator. In addition, the instrument also has a tin rattle attached to its body, which the musician plays by striking the strings and gourd simultaneously, adding an element of percussion to the music. In this way, it is similar to the "sinding".

The "bolombatto" was originally played by shepherds, who used the combined sounds of the strings and percussion to frighten away wild animals.