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Alboka

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Description

Horn or alboka. A Basque Country horn formed from two hollow tapering horn sections, one for the mouthpiece, and one with serrated edges for the horn; at either end of two reed pipes joined with glue, with seven holes, all affixed to a semi-circular pierced wooden handle with serrated outer edges. Horn end lifts and is secured to handle with a leather thong.

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