Soprano ‘Duytse Schalmey’ (Shawm), Richard Haka, c. 1680

Soprano ‘Duytse Schalmey’ (Shawm), Richard Haka, c. 1680

boxwood (hardwood), l 619.5mm × d 80mm More details

The origins of double reed instruments lie in the mists of time. Widely used between the 15th and 17th centuries, the shawm was the predecessor of the oboe. Mostly played in dance and ceremonial music, shawms were appreciated for their loud and warm tone.

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