Appalachian mountain dulcimer?

Appalachian mountain dulcimer (also known as a lap dulcimer).Design: It features a traditional wooden hourglass-shaped body with a raised fretboard running the full length of the instrument.Origin: It is a distinctive folk instrument native to the American Appalachian region.Playstyle: It is typically placed flat across the player's lap and strummed or plucked while the melody string is fretted. No case.