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Cowrie Shell and Gourd Gurmi African Banjo Guitar

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Cowrie Shell and Gourd Gurmi African Banjo Guitar

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Description

Second half 20thC. Cowrie shell decorations with a skin covering a gourd, itself having a piece of wood pushed through, and secured with instrument strings. One hole on the skin, and cracks at the opening of the gourd where the hole was made for the gurmi neck. Decorative instrument.

Dimensions

34 x 10 x 5 in

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Cowrie Shell and Gourd Gurmi African Banjo Guitar

Name: Cowrie Shell and Gourd Gurmi African Banjo Guitar
SKU: 118928718
Price: 25 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $300

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Starting Price $25

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