Name: ngoni - a West African harp-like string instrument. It is similar to the kora, but has a smaller range. Primarily played in times of celebration.
Also known as: koni, n'goni, donso n'goni, kontingo
Wikidata item: Q1703491
Invented by: First recorded in 1352. Hypothesized to be a precursor to the banjo.
External links: https://www.ngoni.org/

Disambiguation: historical instrument, a type of rhythm harp
Description: A West African rhythm harp that is tuned to the pentatonic scale. It is made from gourd and stringed with goat or deer skin. Comes in three types.