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Vintage Ethiopian Harp Musical Instrument

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Vintage Ethiopian Harp Musical Instrument

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A carved wooden harp with ornately incised designs along the neck and an animal hide stretched across the body as a resonance chamber. A tunable and playable example from Ethiopia. measures 23 x 15 inches.

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Overall Good/fair

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Vintage Ethiopian Harp Musical Instrument

Name: Vintage Ethiopian Harp Musical Instrument
SKU: 58534178
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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