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1870s Octavianno Joao Nunes Madeira Machete

Circa 1870. Octavianno Joao Nunes machete handcrafted on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Octavianno is regarded as one of the finest luthiers of his time handcrafting some of the most sought after Maderian Rajao, Machete de braga, and Machetinho instruments. This early example is of a machete de braga, one of two parent instruments to the ukulele. ID#190037 Price: Not for Sale
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1800s Maderian Machete

Late 1800s Historical Maderian Machete. Parent to the modern day ukulele. Also known as the “father” of the ukulele. Made in Madeira, Portugal. ID#230065 Price: Not for Sale
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1800s Maderian Machete

Late 1800s Historical Maderian Machete. Parent to the modern day ukulele. Also known as the “father” of the ukulele. Made in Madeira, Portugal. ID#230071 Price: Not for Sale
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