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Mazanki- folk fiddle from Wielkopolska region- detail

Unknownend of the 19th c.

Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec

Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec
Szydlowiec, Poland

It is an older form of mazanki with resonant body in shape as an eight and sligtly marked corners. This archaic from Wielkopolska instrument has 3 strings. It is adjusted to the black goat's tuning, higher than the violin’s. Before World War I used during the ritual part of the wedding (wedding feast) together with the wedding bagpipe

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  • Title: Mazanki- folk fiddle from Wielkopolska region- detail
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: end of the 19th c.
  • Location Created: Wielkopolska region, Poland
  • Type: instrument
  • Medium: wood, metal
Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec

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