Single labial flute - strajnčica
Mirko Gereci
Stubički Laz, the 1st half of the 20th century
wood (maple)
turning, ignition
length = 37 cm
diameter of the upper side = 2,5 cm
width of the lower side = 2,6 cm
distance between the finger-holes = 1,4 do 2,1 cm
Et 8175
The Collection of Musical Instruments
The transverse flute strajnčica, a single labial flute, made of maple wood. Six finger-holes and one air hole are drilled on the front side. It is ornamented with burnt motifs shaped as dots and circular dashes.
The instrument was made in the Gereci family - they were famous single and double flute makers. The decorative motifs are drawn as three rings on three sections (upper, middle and bottom), and dots are made around the air inlet so as to form a flower. When the instrument was brought to the Museum, a wooden cork was inserted on the upper side of the pipe so the instrument would not be played, and in order to only use it for exhibitions.
