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17" Vintage Handmade 4 String African Harp Lute Made with a Gourd, Buffalo Horn and Leather

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17" Vintage Handmade 4 String African Harp Lute Made with a Gourd, Buffalo Horn and Leather

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17" Vintage Handmade 4 String African Lute Made with a Gourd, Buffalo Horn and Leather. This Loot doesn't just look cool it still works (may not work that long if you got to playing it much though it's quite old). Appears to be intact and in excellent condition for its age. This is a great musical tribal art wall deco piece. Measures 17" Long.

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Ancient Authentic

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17" Vintage Handmade 4 String African Harp Lute Made with a Gourd, Buffalo Horn and Leather

Name: 17\" Vintage Handmade 4 String African Harp Lute Made with a Gourd, Buffalo Horn and Leather
SKU: 147537771
Price: 35 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $10 - $10,000

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