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19th C Antique Indian Hand Painted Figurative Folk Art Sarangi String Instrument
MID-19TH CENTURY ANTIQUE INDIAN SARANGI HAND PAINTED FIGURATIVE FOLK ART BANJIRA STRING INSTRUMENT (ORIG BOW MISSING). Mid-19th c hand carved & hand painted antique Indian string wooden instruments. 22 ¼” Length x 6 ½” Width x 4 Depth. Mid-19th century Indian Sarangi 17 string antique Banjira instrument, with the bow now missing. One upper wooden knob to the right side was broken off. But all strings are complete and still intact. Some scuffs and some minor paint loss. Very Good to Excellent overall antique condition. Apart from the original bow now being separated from the main instrument and now unavailable, the instrument itself is in exceptionally well-preserved overall antique condition. It’s an extraordinary piece and has exquisite wood hand carving, as well as over-the-top, incredibly accomplished, detailed and well-realized, hand painted figuration on the front lower and upper body, as well as covering the curved lower body of the back of the instrument. An incredible early instrument with absolutely outstanding original, hand painted surfaces. It remains as it was found and in 100% original antique condition. Incredibly, all strings are still present and the wooden case doesn’t suffer from any drying, warping, noticeable dents, dings, water damage, unsightly stains, flea-bites to any of its edges, fractures, repairs or loss. The painted Indian figures, in traditional, period dress, ordain the front, as well as back of the piece. The painted surfaces are crazed and crackled with age. The wood knobs are dry. About as beautiful an object as any mere mortal could possibly ask for. A veritable gift from the gods. The item “19TH C ANTIQUE INDIAN HAND PAINTED FIGURATIVE FOLK ART SARANGI STRING INSTRUMENT” is in sale since Tuesday, October 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\India”. The seller is “modsanctuary” and is located in Milford, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- 17 string Sarangi string instrument: Banjira
- Region of Origin: India
- Mid-19th century: Circa 1845-1865
- Hand painted decorative figurative paint: Hand carved wooden case, neck
- Age: 1850-1899
- Primary Material: Wood
- Maker: Unknown Indian wood carver/painter
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Type: Musical string instrument
- Color: Multi-Color
Antique Folk Art Figural Thread String Holder Treen Box Painted Man Top Hat
And so are the Bargains. I’ll be listing a lot of great items at great prices to make way for more great finds from my summer ventures. ANTIQUE FOLK ART FIGURAL THREAD STRING HOLDER TREEN BOX PAINTED MAN TOP HAT. Item Description: Here’s a very folky hand-made treen box, likely from the late 19th c. It’s in the form of a man in a top hat with a vest and pinstriped top coat and trousers; and he has a mustache & a painted beard. The box has wonderful carved and painted details. He’s just the right size to hold a small ball of string or large spool of thread. I’m not sure if the string is original to the box, but will include it with the box. Condition: Very good antique condition, with just minor, age-appropriate surface wear (see photos). 6″ H by 3″ W. Check out my listings : I sell an eclectic mix of antique & early vintage sewing items, Shaker accessories, Victorian novelties, folk art whimseys, and advertising / memorabilia pieces. Please check out my other listings, and check back often. The item “ANTIQUE FOLK ART FIGURAL THREAD STRING HOLDER TREEN BOX PAINTED MAN TOP HAT” is in sale since Thursday, June 13, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Primitives”. The seller is “ddolphin1″ and is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Region of Origin: US, Non-specific region
- Style: Americana
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Material: Wood
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Type: Bobbins & Sewing Tools
- Color: Multi-Color
- Signed: Unsigned
- Featured Refinements: Antique Folk Art
- Category: Antiques