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Old primitive music instrument, Duduk-'shupelka' wooden music instrument

$ 31.67

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Experience Level: Professional
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Brand: handmade
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Macedonia, the Former Yugoslav Republic of
  • Condition: Kept in a good vintage condition, functional.
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    This is a handmade wooden music instrument made in the first half of the XX century. It is a Macedonian old, primitive music instrument very similar to the Turkish 'duduk' known as 'Shupelka'. It has 6 holes and range of two octaves except for the low tone  of the lower octave. It was indispensable of every folklore music performance in the past.
    It is ussualy made of walnut, maple wood or in some cases made of dogwood.
    It is used, is playing with the three middle fingers of both hands and its holding under angle of 45 degrees.
    The length of this instrument is 38 cm.
    This item will be send by the National Macedonia Post Office. A tracking number is provided for every order. Time for shipping varies from country to country (7-20 business days).
    For any kind of information fell free to ask, don't hesitate.