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Authentic African Hand Carved Wood & Shell Gunibri & Balafon Marimba

$ 98.99

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Condition: Here is a pair beautiful hand crafted wooden African instruments. A gourd-resonated xylophone/marimba called a BALAFON, and a wooden GUNIBRI African lute style instrument with a tortoise shell body. Pulled from the estate of a world wide traveler,back in the 1960's with a particular fondness for West Africa. Balafon measures approx. 20" long x 13" wide x 7" tall. Gunibri measures approx. 25 1/4" long x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep. These is in very good pre-owned condition. Estate found. The Balafon sounds great, with nice tones from the wood. Appears previous owner has done one small repair with a screw. Gunibir is in very good cosmetic condition with little to no wear or blemishes; Just needs strings and pegs where a nail was placed by previous owner.. Perfect for display as-is. Being sold exactly as pictured above. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY TO BETTER DETERMINE CONTENTS AND CONDITION FOR YOURSELF
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Authentic African Hand Carved Wood Tortoise Shell Gunibri &
    Balafon Marimba
    Here is a pair beautiful hand crafted wooden African instruments.
    A
    gourd-resonated xylophone/marimba called a BALAFON, and a wooden GUNIBRI African lute style instrument with a tortoise shell body.
    Pulled from the estate of a world wide traveler, with a particular fondness for West Africa.
    Balafon measures approx. 20" long x 13" wide x 7" tall. Gunibri measures approx. 25 1/4" long x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep.
    These is in very good pre-owned condition. Estate found. The Balafon sounds great, with nice tones from the wood. Appears previous owner has done one small repair with a screw. Gunibir is in very good cosmetic condition with little to no wear or blemishes; Just needs strings and pegs. Perfect for display as-is.
    Being sold exactly as pictured above.
    PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOS CAREFULLY TO BETTER DETERMINE CONTENTS AND CONDITION FOR YOURSELF
    ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS , PLEASE EMAIL
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