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Banjos are musical instruments made originally by enslaved Africans in the United States. There are different forms of Banjos. One will find a four-string variety such as the plectrum banjo and a five string variety popularized by Joel Walker Sweeney. Another variety, a six-string one, is a British innovation.

In addition to having robust and unique sounds due to their age, antique banjos are impressive collectors’ items. This article profiles a few antique banjos recently spotted on the market.