Shepherd horn

Trymiel Bolesaw1990-1999

Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec
Szydlowiec, Poland

shepherd horn, hollowed in shape of pipe. Made of two pieces of wood put back together with glue. The instrument is decorated around with engraved patterns with floral and geometric motifs. Originally used for signalling, driving spirits away (mainly by shepherds), nowadays used by artists of the folk revival.

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Title: Shepherd horn
Creator: Trymiel Bolesaw
Date Created: 1990-1999
Location Created: Zakopane, Poland
Physical Dimensions: h. 970 mm dia. 100 mm
Type: music tool

Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec

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