Kamaka Cigar Band style 2 Soprano Ukulele

This rare Kamaka Cigar Band soprano ukulele was made cir. 1916-1918, black cigar band deca on heal of ukulele "K Kamaka Honolulu. Hawaii"  this is one of the first ukuleles Sam made early in his career.  On the back of the headstock notice the Honolulu Ad Club "Tabu Made In Hawaii" mark burnt into the wood most early ukuleles made in Hawaii have this stamp the Tabu mark was used from 1916 to the early 1930's.

​Not for sale; currently in my private collection.