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Serpent

Serpent d'eglise of wood covered with leather, with brass crook in brass socket. The serpent has six fingerholes. The bell is lipped like an elephant's trunk. No mouthpiece.

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  • Materials:Wood;Plant;Leather;Animal;Skin;Brass;Metal
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 800 mm Max W = 405 mm