VINTAGE UYGHUR HAND-CRAFTED GHIJEK/VIOLIN FIDDLE
with Bow in Original Box
Brand: Uyghur Hand-Made
Style: Violin (Ghijek)
Condition: Good Used Condition
Location: Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Shipping Dimensions: 83 x 23 x 20 cm (including
packaging materials)
Total Shipping Weight: 3.8 kg (including packaging)
Description and Condition: You are
bidding on a vintage hand-crafted Uyghur Ghijek (Violin) with one string
missing but otherwise in very good condition with used bow and original
hand-crafted velvet-lined wooden hard case (see images of actual item). This
item was donated to the Hope Shop Charity Store and has not been tested so we
are selling “as donated” as a collector’s piece only with no returns so please
bid accordingly.
This fascinating rare instrument is called ‘Ghijak’
/ ‘Ghijek’ / Gidjak and in few other names. In modern Mandarin it is spelled 艾捷克 and in Uyghur it is spelled ئەكرەم ئۆمەر.
It is a wandering instrument that is mostly popular
in Central Asia region, in countries such as Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and in
Xinjiang where it is the most popular.
It is made by a great master in Kashgar out of
selected wood. The bowl is made of 2 halves that in the middle, a skin of
python snake is stretched (not visible in the pictures).
Image Information: A picture
speaks a thousand words and form an important part of the item description so
please take the time to look at all the images carefully. All images of the
actual item for sale and are photographed under natural lighting (where
possible) and have not been digitally doctored. We do not use stock photos so
what you see is what you get.
Please Note: This item was donated to Mid-Coast Care Hope Shop, a
charity organization with DGR (ABN 73274436523) in Port Macquarie, NSW
Australia, and we are selling it to raise much-needed funds.
We
have tried to describe the item to best of our ability and electrically tested
and tagged item where appropriate but are selling all items “as is” with all
fault (if any) with no returns so please ask any relevant questions before
placing your bids.
Domestic Postage Discount:
Buy
two or more items from our auctions or store and we will combine to save you on
postage costs. Please commit to buy each item but wait until after we have
adjusted the invoice before paying.
Parcel Post + Signature: We highly
recommend you use this option as it also offers priority handling, tracking,
and a signature on delivery. Extra cover is also available for expensive and/or
delicate items which will cover your items, up to the value of $5000, against
damage or loss during transit (see rates below). If you choose not to opt for
extra cover, we will NOT be responsible for items damaged or lost in transit.
Domestic Extra Cover: Extra
cover against loss or damage in transit is available on registered articles
only and is calculated at $1.50 per $100 value (or part thereof) up to a
maximum of $5000 plus $2.95 for Signature on Delivery. This option is highly
recommended for items valued over $100.
Worldwide
Shipping Costs: International shipping will vary depending on your
location in the world so please ask for a quote before placing your bid to
avoid disappointment at check out time. The zones are generally divided up into
United States and Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific and there is a maximum
weight of 20 kg.
We
will combine items to save you on postage so please notify us if you are
bidding on more than one item and then please commit to buy each item but wait
until after we have adjusted the invoice before paying.
Registered Post International (signature
required at your end) is available to most International destinations for about
$6 extra. We highly recommend you use this option as it also offers priority
handling, basic tracking where available, and a signature on delivery.
International Extra Cover (POA) Airmail
parcels can usually be covered by up to $5,000, but some countries have lower
limits and others don't allow certain items to be covered at all. Rates for
extra cover start at $9.60 for 1st $100 and then $2.50 per $100 or part thereof
thereafter to a maximum of $5000. We will NOT be responsible for items lost or
damaged in transit if this option is not taken.
Happy
Bidding!