1920's Antique African American Folk Art Black Americana Drawing MS Banjo

This banjolele has a drawing, in period ink, that depicts an African American boy, leaning on a fence (house and tree in background) with a caption below that reads I'sa Just a Pinning away fo you Honey! It's signed below: R.

Is presumably the state initials for Mississippi and R. The initials of the person who did the rendering. There are also four signatures on the left side that have become faded over time.

The measurements of the banjo are approximately 21" x 7" and condition is as pictured and described. The banjolele (or banjo ukulele) is really just a piece of art... Display piece at this point.

There's a crack in the wood on left side and 1/2 inch hole above the boys head. The tuning knobs are loose and it's unstrung. It truly is a folk art piece and is totally worth saving and enjoying it as a Black Americana conversation piece.

A nice addition and must-have for any collector of antique African American Folk Art or Black Americana. Check out my other items listed as well, since your here. Thank you for your interest.

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