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This is the rating and price for Chokwe Thumb Piano (Sanza, Mbira)



Description : African, Angola, Chokwe culture, 20th century. Mbira also known as sanza are works of art in Africa. These thumb pianos are not only musical instruments, they are also aesthetically impressive sculptural works used in many ceremonial functions, including dance, storytelling, and other rituals. This is an abstract example made of fine grained wood with several sound holes and metal keys to be plucked with one's thumbs, hence the term thumb piano. 12H x 10W x 2D Provenance: Ex-Leonard Kalina Fine Arts, Los Angeles, CA All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Estimate (low-high) : 2500 USD-3000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 491
Title : Chokwe Thumb Piano (Sanza, Mbira)
Condition report : Aging cracks. White spot on front is cocoon fiber. Else intact and near choice.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Exceptional Pre-Columbian / Tribal Art
Sale date : 24 Oct 2014 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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