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July 30, 2020
Modern Origins
Lot 38
  1. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  2. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  3. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  4. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  5. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
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  1. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  2. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  3. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  4. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  5. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  6. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument
  7. African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument

African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument (19th Century)

Dimensions
overall height: 24 inches base: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 14 inches

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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African - Tanzanian Makonde Zither Instrument (19th Century)
Details
carved and painted wood on wooden base overall height: 24 inches base: 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 14 inches
Provenance

From a Portuguese collection
Condition
very good condition, excellent patina, old string markings

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