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Apache Fiddle

Early 20th-Century Apache Wooden Fiddle (Tsii’edo’a’tl) by Amos Gustina
Early 20th-Century Apache Wooden Fiddle (Tsii’edo’a’tl) by Amos Gustina

Early 20th-Century Apache Wooden Fiddle (Tsii’edo’a’tl) by Amos Gustina

By Amos Gustina

Located in Denver, CO

Made from the dried stalk of the agave plant, the fiddle produces the distinctive “ki’zh ki’zh di’hi” buzzing sound cherished in Apache music.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Musical Instruments

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Antique Apache Fiddle by Amos Gustina, Early 20th Century
Antique Apache Fiddle by Amos Gustina, Early 20th Century

Antique Apache Fiddle by Amos Gustina, Early 20th Century

By Amos Gustina

Located in Denver, CO

Created by the renowned Apache artist, Amos Gustina (1858-1945) commonly called an "Apache Fiddle," this tsii'Edo'a'tl (Apache for "wood that sings") are generally made from the drie...

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Early 20th Century American Native American Objects

Amos Gustina Apache Fiddle (Native American Musical Instrument)
Amos Gustina Apache Fiddle (Native American Musical Instrument)

Amos Gustina Apache Fiddle (Native American Musical Instrument)

By Apache Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Vintage Native American Apache Fiddle created by the renowned Apache artist, Amos Gustina (1858-1945).

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Wood

Apache Painted Fiddle
Apache Painted Fiddle

Apache Painted Fiddle

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H 24 in W 5 in D 10.5 in

Apache Painted Fiddle

By Amos Gustina

Located in New York, NY

This type of painted fiddle and is unique to the Apache people and is attributed to Amos Gustina (1858-1945) a noted fiddle player from northern Arizona.

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20th Century American Native American Objects

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