It will protect the artwork and preserve the wood for many years to come. The Danish oil is a 100% natural finish that is completely non-toxic. The holes are drilled, sanded very smooth, and then finished with three applications of a Danish oil and beeswax mixture, along with the exterior surfaces. The pipes can produce a wonderful, "period sound”, and are an excellent instrument for casual tunes or accompanying the recital of a saga. The instrument is played by blowing across the holes, rather like a more traditional flute or even a bottle. Five holes are drilled into the wood at different depths, thereby creating notes from ‘A’ sharp to ‘E’ sharp. Ğach set of pipes are made to the approximate size of the discovered find, measuring 3 inches wide by 4.5 inches long, with a ¾-inch thickness.The Jorvik Pipes will ship with a short pamphlet providing some of the historical research involving this instrument, as well as tips for fine tuning the five notes and lifelong care of the pipes.
The extant instrument is currently on display in the Jorvik Viking Centre, York, England. This is the only surviving example of such an instrument known from the Viking period. Amongst those items, a small but rare object called a syrinx, or set of panpipes, made of boxwood, was found in a 10th-century pit at Coppergate. All of this evidence has been identified, preserved and researched by York Archaeological Trust. The excavation at Coppergate produced 40,000 different archaeological layers or contexts and led to the discovery of over 250,000 pieces of pottery, 5 tons of animal bone and 40,000 individually interesting objects. Only a handful of small-scale excavations had encountered Viking-Age remains. Most came from objects found by chance when workmen were laying foundations or digging drains.
ğREE SHIPPING with insurance for Domestic U.S.Entertain your friends at a party or your fellow Vikings at camp with a little practice, these pipes can make you a skald worthy of the sagas! They are virtually indestructible, easy to care for, and stow easily into pack or pocket. Each set of pipes is handcrafted of quality hardwood, with many artwork customizations available! These Viking panpipes can bring years of enjoyment to both novice musicians and masters, are able to be tuned, and can give off a bold, striking sound as well as more subtle notes. These Jorvik Pipes are an inspired and artistically recreated version of a historical Viking traveling instrument, also known as the Viking panpipes or wooden syrinx.