The cornstalk fiddle and the bow
Dragutin Dundas
Lupoglav, the second decade of the 20th century

corn stalk
cutting, scraping

 

lenght of the cornstalk fiddle = 23,6 cm
lenght of the bow = 20,5 cm

Et 12529ab
The Collection of Musical Instruments

Description

The children’s cornstalk fiddle consists of two parts - the fiddle and the bow. The husk was peeled off and split. It is supported by additional husks on both ends. The fiddle has four strings made of cornstalk, and there are two strings on the bow.

Note

The fiddle and the bow (gudalo, aka lučec) were used as a children’s instrument or a children’s toy.