Lost
Natural wood kalimba with bird carvings
Northern Michigan
Lost
listing
Posted
4 months
ago
Description
I lost my natural wood kalimba with a tiny carved bird on the top edge yesterday around 3pm. It's about 7 inches long, comes in a denim pouch that's frayed at the zipper, and the strings are a bit tarnished from use, with a small sun sticker on the back edge. I think I last had it outside Kilwins on Front Street in downtown Traverse City, near the Union Street intersection, by a blue recycling bin along the curb. It means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandmother, and I'm really hoping to get it back!
Approximate last-seen location
Northern Michigan
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