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Silver and mammoth ivory-mounted English viola bow by John Maw, 72g
This bow was made by John Maw c.1990. It is in as-new condition with all original parts
Materials:
Stick: pernambuco (Paubrasilia echinata)
Mounts: silver, mammoth ivory (Mammuthus primigenius)
Pearl: abalone (Haliotis spp)
Thumb band: goat leather (Capra hircus)
Lapping: imitation whalebone
Face: silver
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