Okinawa Sanshin is a traditional shamisen used in Okinawa.  
It is smaller and lighter than a Japanese shamisen, so it is convenient to carry.
Basically, Sanshin has a snake skin, but this has artificial skin with a snake pattern.
It looks and sounds like a real snake skin Sanshin.

This is a reasonably priced set with a bachi, replacement strings and a textbook (Japanese version).

Neck: Apiton wood 
Skin: Polyester
Karakui (pegs): Ebony
Bridge: Bamboo

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