Galoubet

Galoubet

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Description
This galoubet was made by an unknown maker in France, undetermined date. It is a galoubet in B-flat, made of boxwood, with 2 fingerholes and 1 thumbhole. This three-hole pipe is a wind instrument designed to be played by one hand, leaving the other hand free to play a tabor drum, bell, psalterium or tambourin à cordes, bones, triangle or other percussive instrument. The galoubet’s tone can resemble that of a bird chirping
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
galoubet
place made
France
Physical Description
boxwood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 37 cm; 14 9/16 in
overall: 14 9/16 in x 1 in; 36.98875 cm x 2.54 cm
ID Number
MI.214489
accession number
39033
catalog number
214489
Credit Line
Rev. F. W. Galpin
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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