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West African One-string Fiddle (or Goje) https://www.skinnerinc.com/auctions/3075B/lots/196

Sold for:
$246

West African One-string Fiddle (or Goje), gourd body, lizard skin head. Estimate $200-300 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

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Auctioneer:
Skinner

Date:
2018-02-09

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Auctioneer:
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Date:
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West African Spear, Kras tribe, west coast of Africa, 19th century, leather-wrapped wood shaft with metal point, lg. 59 1/2 in. Estimate $20-200 Items may Read more…

Auctioneer:
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Auctioneer:
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Auctioneer:
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Date:
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Collection of Tribal Currency, two Kissi pennies, long lengths of iron, from Sierra Leone, Liberia and French Guinea, one piece of canoe money from Laos, Read more…

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Six Coin Silver Teaspoons, Peter Bentzon, St. Croix, West Indies, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, early 19th century, with "Fiddle" pattern handles and pointed bowls, the back Read more…

Auctioneer:
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Date:
2016-02-27

An Incurable Collector these items represent Gordon Lanktons passion for the culture and history of Africa

An Incurable Collector, these items represent Gordon Lankton's passion for the culture and history of Africa.

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Group of American Banknotes

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