Antique JONAH KUMULAE HONOLULU Koa Wood "Ukulele O Hawaii" Circa 1920's

Description

|DESCRIPTION|
Antique JONAH KUMULAE Koa wood ukulele with beautiful inlay trim.
"Kumulae Gold Award P.P.I.E. 1915" decal on headstock, and paper label inside which reads "Highest Award at Panama Pacific International Exposition 1915, Ukulele O Hawaii, Made by Jonah Kumulae Honolulu, Especially for A.A. Taylor Co., Tacoma, Washington". Pegs are a tortoise pattern.
Based on online research I believe this to be a Soprano ukulele.
I am unsure of the exact year of this piece, I did research online but did not find anything exact. I know it is post 1915 (PPIE), and pre-1940 (Kulumae's death). Guesstimating this ukulele dates to the late teens or early 20's. I am NOT an expert, I defer to you ukulele experts on this one!
Please review photos and read condition issues.
Hard "Guardian Cases" brand case with green velvet lining.
Instrument is from a Carmel, CA estate.
|APPROX MEASUREMENTS|
Length: 21 & 1/4" long from highest point on headstock to bottom of body
Width: 6" at widest point of body
Depth: 2.5"
Case measurements: Approx 23.5" x 8.5" x 4"
|CONDITION|
Piece will require some restoration.
I note several areas of damage/cracks and attempted repair, most noticeable on the right side of the headstock and on the body at the bottom and on the lower back. Unsure if pegs are original. I have included as many photos of each area as the listing will allow, and I am happy to provide more. Please review photos and feel free to ask for more photos/ask questions PRIOR to bidding! This piece is being sold AS-IS and starting bid is based accordingly!
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|SHOP POLICIES|
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