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Artifact Number:
 1976.129.001

Object:
INSTRUMENT, STRING
Ukulele

Material:
 Plant (wood), shell (pearl)

Dimensions:
 52 x 14 x 5.5 cm

Origin:
 Oahu, Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 Ukulele of koa in violin form, with tapered body and convex back. Top and neck have purfling of wood inlay with inner strip of mother-of-pearl. Made by David Mahelona in the shop of Jonah Kumalae, ca. 1930s. With inexpensive case (1976.129.002).

This object is associated with David Mahelona

Collection Name: 

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