The double flute
Dalmacija, the 2nd half of the 19th century
wood (beech)
cutting, turning, drilling, carving
length = 32,5 cm
width of the upper side = 4 cm
width of the lower side = 6,4 cm
distance from the side to the bottom of the instrument = 25,5 cm
distance from the side to the first finger-hole = 15,8 cm
distance between the finger-holes = 1,6 do 1,9 cm
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The Collection of Musical Instruments
The double flute dvojnice, a monoxyle labial flute, crafted from a young beech tree and richly ornamented in carvings. The holes are drilled and burnt on the front side and arranged 4:3.
The double flute dvojnice were played by the shepherds - it was a very important part of the equipment the shepherds used in grasslands far away from their homes. The instrument was always played in two voices which is why there is an extra hole on one of the pipes.