Rare Vintage Ukelin Violin Zither

Unusual hard to find primitive antique 1920s or 1930s Ukelin Ukulin wood string instrument also known as a Bowed Psaltery. This piece is actually two instruments in one. It is a cross between the Hawaiian ukulele and the violin but closer to a zither and violin. The case is made of maple wood with decorative and numbered transfer decals.

Measures approximately 1 1/2" x 7 1/2" x 27 1/2 This a two-hole bowed psaltery with 16 strings. The ukelin would be placed on a table while was played simultaneously on one end with a bow while strummed or plucked on the other end. There are flaws to the condition of this piece. One end has a crack and warped edge with minor chipping or wear along edges in places, oxidation to the metal pieces. The bow has some strings that have come loose.

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The item "Rare Vintage Ukelin Violin Zither" is in sale since Sunday, June 20, 2021. This item is in the category "Antiques\Musical Instruments (Pre-1930)\String". The seller is "geraldbell" and is located in Falmouth, Maine. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930