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17 3/4" Vintage Handmade Tribal African Stringed Original Harp Lute

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17 3/4" Vintage Handmade Tribal African Stringed Original Harp Lute

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Vintage Handmade African Stringed Original Lute. Handmade using a gourd for the bowl of the instrument covered with stretched leather. Has a crack in the gourd which is typical for these. It still plays a tune but these weren't meant to last forever and it is best for decoration now. Missing one of its wooden pegs on the top bar where the loose string should go. Luo Tribe Guitar Kenya Africa Art Music Wall Deco. Measures 17 3/4"

Condition

Ancient Authentic

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17 3/4" Vintage Handmade Tribal African Stringed Original Harp Lute

Name: 17 3/4\" Vintage Handmade Tribal African Stringed Original Harp Lute
SKU: 147537772
Price: 35 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10 - $10,000

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