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Violin with a snake head

Witek Stefan1996

Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec

Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec
Szydlowiec, Poland

Bottom deck made of one piece of sycamore wood. Spruce top deck, also made of one piece of wood. A single, carved line runs around the top cover. On the upper deck there are two symmetrically 'f' shaped holes. The upper part of the instrument ends with a carved snake head with an open mouth. Visible venomous teeth and tongue.

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  • Title: Violin with a snake head
  • Creator: Witek Stefan
  • Date Created: 1996
  • Location Created: Rzepiennik Biskupi k. Tarnowa, Poland
  • Physical Dimensions: h. 600 mm
  • Type: instrument
  • Rights: 1996
  • Medium: wood, horsehair, metal
Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec

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