Scraped musical instrument, Senufo, Ivory Coast, 19th-20th centuries

Descriptio Wrought iron. Measures: 38 cm in length. Percussion and scraping musical instrument made of wrought iron, with an elongated structure and functional design, linked to the Senufo musical tradition. The piece has a surface worked to produce sound through friction or scraping, with a simple and direct artisanal execution. It retains a dark patina, oxidation, and signs of use consistent with the nature of the worked iron and its age. Lot in international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipping: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.

Estimate:$336.17

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