The Ramkie (also called an Afri-can) is a type of guitar usually made in South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and Malawi. It is made using a discarded oil can (or similar) for the soundbox. The strings are made of fishing wire or bicycle brake wire.[1][2][3] [4]
Some versions are made with 6 strings like a regular guitar, but most are made with 3 or 4, and can be either fretted or fretless.