Dvojnice - - Flute - Europe (No reserve price)

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Authentic Hand-Carved Wooden Dvojnice Shepherd’s Flute (Circa 1890s–1930s)

Bring the rustic charm and rich musical heritage of the Balkans into your collection with this exquisite, masterfully hand-carved dvojnice double flute. Crafted entirely from a single solid block of warm hardwood—such as traditional dense fruitwoods like plum, pear, or maple—this traditional pastoral instrument is a stunning example of timeless folk artistry.

Exquisite Artisan Details:

Traditional Design: Features classic dual parallel air channels sharing a single double-fipple mouthpiece, ingeniously designed to allow a musician to play a haunting melody alongside a continuous drone.

Intricate Motifs: Beautifully embellished from top to bottom with traditional chip-carved geometric rosettes, crisp zig-zag borders, fine hatching, and artistically scalloped outer edges.

Historical Roots: Adheres closely to the cherished design traditions and motifs passed down through generations in the Carpathian and Dinaric regions of the Balkans (including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro) during the 1800s–1930s.

Whether you are an instrument collector, a lover of folk history, or looking to showcase a piece of authentic cultural heritage in your home or gallery, this evocative double flute offers an incredible tactile connection to the past.

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Authentic Hand-Carved Wooden Dvojnice Shepherd’s Flute (Circa 1890s–1930s)

Bring the rustic charm and rich musical heritage of the Balkans into your collection with this exquisite, masterfully hand-carved dvojnice double flute. Crafted entirely from a single solid block of warm hardwood—such as traditional dense fruitwoods like plum, pear, or maple—this traditional pastoral instrument is a stunning example of timeless folk artistry.

Exquisite Artisan Details:

Traditional Design: Features classic dual parallel air channels sharing a single double-fipple mouthpiece, ingeniously designed to allow a musician to play a haunting melody alongside a continuous drone.

Intricate Motifs: Beautifully embellished from top to bottom with traditional chip-carved geometric rosettes, crisp zig-zag borders, fine hatching, and artistically scalloped outer edges.

Historical Roots: Adheres closely to the cherished design traditions and motifs passed down through generations in the Carpathian and Dinaric regions of the Balkans (including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, and Montenegro) during the 1800s–1930s.

Whether you are an instrument collector, a lover of folk history, or looking to showcase a piece of authentic cultural heritage in your home or gallery, this evocative double flute offers an incredible tactile connection to the past.

Please review all photos for exact details, as they are part of the description.
The last photo is AI generated

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Dvojnice
Country of origin
Europe
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
104 g
Material
Wood
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
Height
2.5 cm
Length
33 cm
Width
5 cm
DenmarkVerified
24
Objects sold
100%
Private

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