Ukulele

29-58-122

From: United States of America | Hawaii | Oahu | Honolulu

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number 29-58-122
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hawaiian
Provenience United States of America | Hawaii | Oahu | Honolulu
Creator Manuel Nunes
Date Made 1884-1889
Section Oceanian
Materials Koa Wood | Cat Gut (uncertain)
Description

Small (soprano) ukulele. Carved on the soundbox are two sets of initials: "G.C.S Aug. '89" and "C P F" [Clarence P. Franklin, donor] in the form of a monogram, and the monogram "UP". Also scratched on top of the soundbox are scenes including Diamond Head and what appears to be a pier, with people on it. Also what looks like a rising (or setting) sun, with a steamboat and waves. Inside, a sticker reading "Manuel Nunes GUITAR MAKER 46 Hotel Street Honolulu H. I." Also a production stamp "Manuel Nunes Guitar maker and Repairer No. 46 Hotel Street Honolulu H.I." Manuel Nunes was one of the earliest ukulele makers in Hawaii.

Length 52 cm
Depth 5 cm
Credit Line Received from various sources, pre-1929

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