I would think that it is too crude to be an actual playable instrument from any culture. Whether from Africa or elsewhere, musicians are smart...
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I concur; deer/elk antler; doesn't look fossilized to me; and I think the idea that maybe only the chain is Coventry might well be possible.
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I remember sitting through a lot of home movies; my Mom had an 8 mm camera, I think it was. She'd splice the short films into longer ones, and...
Yes. Can't tell much more about the quality without playing it; some SG copies are pretty good; others not so much. Looks like it once had a...
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Indeed, as Kronos said. I recall projectors that had a splicer attached. And the splicers I recall were quite well-made, and would seem like...
Not sure of date range, but I believe Keike Seizosho was or is also known for the making of aviation instruments. This version of the company...
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Theatrical production, and the gent in the suit is the director? The two tall guys were added to the photo because they missed the dress...
Could be, though the splicers I remember had built-in sprockets to align the film. I recall some folks using a small knife to remove emulsion from...
Yes, a film-splicer (as Kronos said). When one's home movie film breaks (for those of you who remember home movies on film) the levers square off...
Could perhaps be used as a fish club if it is heavy enough; but probably it is just a hobbyist carved piece, made as a tour-de-force. The chain...
Rhinestone Rosie in Seattle is well-known for jewelry repair, and might be able to handle this job. They replaced a missing piece of MOP in a SW...
Found some, anyway; not sure it is any different than what you found....
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