Ocarina out of a Coyote skull!

[Gregor]

Now here is a musical instrument that no reenacter should be able to resist.

http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/topic/29309

[Gaius Drustanus]

From written accounts it is known that the indo-european Scythians and their northern neighbours the Androphagi (man-eaters) played flutes made from eagle and vulture bones. Archeology confirms at least one definite find from a mound in the lower Volga of pan-pipes made from the bones of birds feet. Modern Bulgarian folk instruments made from the bones of birds of prey show the tone of these flutes is gentle but rich and intense.

Their ancient music was not confined to pan-pipes. There are several ancient artistic representations of Scythians playing lyres, including one from a 4th century BC tomb, on a broad gold headband. On the left of a Queen in state on the golden diadem is a musician kneeling with a lyre, with striking similarities to later Germanic lyres of the 6th and 7th centuries AD (eg Sutton Hoo).

His face has a soulful expression and he seems immersed in his instrument. Parted lips indicate a Scythian performance of the local equivalent of the "Nibelungenlied" perhaps. From written souces it is known that plectrums made from goats' hooves were used.

Die Welt der Skythen. Renate Rolle. 1980

[conal]

Lon had a stick with bottle caps nailed to it.

I think Larry's got it now.

cheers Rob.