Making left thumb keys

Names of key ranges and matepe parts, inspired by goats. Chawasarira notes: “*according to the sounds of the matepe the keys bleated. Hence associated with the goats, he-goat and kids (the very top ones). It is how they [the ancestors] associated the sounds*.”

25. Preparing the wire for the keys

26. Making left thumb keys I

27. Making left thumb keys II

28. Making left thumb keys III

29. Making left thumb keys IV

30. Making left thumb keys V

31. Tools of the trade

Sekuru explains all tools and materials used in matepe making. We only forgot to mention the anvil that you can see in almost all other videos – a piece of railroad track mounted on a tree stump.

32. Forging blank keys I

33. Forging blank keys II

34. Making left thumb keys VI

35. Making left thumb keys VII