African Harp, help needed

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  1. Robert55

    Robert55 New Member

    Robert55, Oct 13, 2019
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    get thee to a museum that handles african art.........now ! :happy::happy::happy::happy::happy:
     
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  3. Robert55

    Robert55 New Member

    Lol I bet, they would give me a three year free admission ticket.
     
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  4. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    The general antiquing of the piece and condition/staining of the string wrap is why I see this as a not-so-old instrument, could still have some value of course, but not a fortune or "museum-worthy" in my opinion.
     
    blooey, Oct 13, 2019
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  5. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    liveauctioneers.com has a number of auction records for Mangbetu harps, with prices ranging from under $100 to $3,000, including this one which sold for $170 in 2014:
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  7. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Welcome, @Robert55 ! I'll bet that your friend's wife loves the photo you took.
     
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