Instrument, Woodwind
Object number2015.82.18
Datec. 1987
OriginCapri, Italy
MediumHorn; Metal; Fabric cord; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Anna Marie Fiori
DescriptionRam’s horn woodwind instrument. Black and brown hollow curled horn with red and white fabric cord handle. Metal mouthpiece inserted into horn body.Dimensions5.625 × 5.5 × 8.25 in. (14.3 × 14 × 21 cm)InscriptionsMetal mouthpiece has inscribed text “G” on end.
Silver adhesive sticker adhered to the body of the horn with white text “CAPRI”.
Historical NotesThe donor Anna Marie Fiori held onto a majority of the instruments used by the group in their performances, including this ram’s horn purchased by Anna Marie Fiori in Capri. All instruments from Italy were acquired during the group’s tour of Italy in 1987. Collection includes handmade dolls, ceramic conga (quartara), copper conga, Sardinian flute and pan pipe, ram’s horn, conch shell horn, wrist and hand castanets, Jew’s harp, triccheballacche, concertina, various handmade noisemakers, tambourine, and recorder. I Campagnoli was an Italian American folk troupe from the Pittsburgh area comprised of approximately 40 core performers with a focus on Italian folk singing and dancing. Originally directed by Lorenzo “Larry” Malfatti and Eugene Richards (and later Jane Ferro) and sponsored by the Italian Sons and Daughters of Italy, the group formed in 1964 and performed throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, as well as in Italy and at the opening of the Italian Village in Epcot Center and Busch Gardens.
Related person
Anna Marie Fiori
Related institution
I Campagnoli
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Hamilton Manufacturing Company
c. 1987
