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A Central African Harp

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A Central African Harp, old dirty surface, appears to have once been five strings but is currently four with bent wood arms attaching to wire which is threaded to a bottom support, old gallery price label attached, height: 22". Provenance: Acquired in the 1970s by Eva De Ngy Gallery, Provincetown, MA.

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A Central African Harp

Name: A Central African Harp
SKU: 122385560
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

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