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Instrument, Percussion

Object number2015.82.28

MediumWood; Metal

Credit LineGift of Anna Marie Fiori

DescriptionPercussion instrument consisting of long wood dowel with serrated teeth running half the length of the dowel on one side. Each end of dowel has two metal disks.Dimensions17.5 × 3 in. (44.5 × 7.6 cm)
Historical NotesThe donor Anna Marie Fiori held onto a majority of the instruments used by the group in their performances, including this instrument. 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 institution I Campagnoli

Related person Anna Marie Fiori

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