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Pibgorn
Hornpipe (foelas) of 18th century date.
This hornpipe is one of the earliest surviving examples of this traditional reed instrument. Made from a ram’s shin bone and the horn of a bull, the pibgorn was played by shepherds and cattle drovers.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
39.78.2
Acquisition
Loan
Measurements
Length
(mm): 600
Width
(mm): 100
Height
(mm): 80
Location
In store
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