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    Sale 8007

    European & Asian Dec. Arts inc. Silver, Rugs & Tribal Arts

    New York, East

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    4 June 1997

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    Lot 509

    THREE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND A FORKED SUPPORT

    Price realised

    USD 322

    Estimate

    USD 500 - USD 700

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    THREE MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND A FORKED SUPPORT
    A Fang idiophone with nine attached bamboo keys, of spatulate form with carved triangular motifs in low relief; a Somali two-stringed lute with notched zigzags; and an iron double bell with rattan-bound curved grip 12¼in. (31cm.) to 24½in. (62cm.) (4)

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