Lot 1157

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN WALNUT AND BURL ASH FOLK BANJO

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SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN WALNUT AND BURL ASH FOLK BANJO

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Description

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN WALNUT AND BURL ASH FOLK BANJO, a fine, small-sized example with the pot turned from a piece of burl, and with a small back opening, retaining possibly its original hide head secured within an applied iron bezel, early surface with rich color. Late 19th/first quarter 20th century. 33" LOA.
Published: Queen - Appalachian Strings. The Instruments, Their Makers, The Music, p. 25, fig. 39.
Literature: See Irwin - Musical Instruments of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, pp. 36 and 41 for similar examples.

Provenance:

The important collection of H. Marshall Goodman Jr., Richmond, VA.
Discovered in Southwest Virginia.
Exhibited: Blue Ridge Folk Instruments and Their Makers, Blue Ridge Institute, 1992.
Appalachian Strings. The Instruments, Their Makers, The Music, The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio, June 23, 2012 to September 9, 2012.

Condition

Very good overall condition with minor wear, cracks, and small losses.

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SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN WALNUT AND BURL ASH FOLK BANJO

Name: SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN WALNUT AND BURL ASH FOLK BANJO
SKU: 160439956
Price: 5500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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