The great sopila - Sopel vela
Dobrinj, otok Krk, the first half of the 20th century
wood
turning, drilling
length = 63 cm
length of the chanter = 39 cm
length of the bell = 17,8 cm
Et 9560
The Collection of Musical Instruments
The sopila, great sopela (as it is called around Dobrinj) is crafted from wood (the specific kind of wood is unknown). The instrument was turned and ornamented with pewter and brass. Its parts are: reed, pirouette, chanter and bell. The reed is composed of two canes (oboe-like) and it is put in the mouth whole. The reed is firmly tied on the bottom with waxed thread and the round part is inserted into the pirouette. The chanter has 6 finger-holes.
