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Kravik lyreGreen
Adapted historical instrument
Made after an archaeological find, with the adaptations requested by the musician.
Model: Kravik lyre (14th century)
Collection: Bifrost
Specifications
- Body
- Ash
- Soundboard
- Spruce
- Back
- Ash
- Tuning pegs
- Turned brass
- Tailpiece
- Brass stirrup
- Bridge
- Olive ash
- Strings
- Nylon
- Finish
- Green stain, distressed finish, natural varnish
- Ornamentation
- Traditional engravings on the yoke and arms
Every instrument is made to order: woods, ornaments, strings and pickup are adapted to the way you play.
History and origins
Kravik lyre · 14th century
Found in the 19th century, not in a grave but hanging in a barn in Numedal, Norway, this lyre seems to have passed from hand to hand, as its repairs show. Only the body remains, carved from a single piece of fir, with finely knife-carved arms and yoke. The soundboard, pegs, bridge and tailpiece are lost. A hole in the side probably held a strap.
