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Wind instrument Ocarina ethnic art

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Ocarina ethnic art

‘The worlds of man’. ‘Shamans people’ Workshop, Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia. Ocarina ethnic art

Ocarina ethnic art
This ethnic wind instrument has juicy and magical sound. It entered the folk music of the world – from the ancient Indian tribes of South America to the Siberian tribes of ancient Russia. The earliest ocarina was made of clay in the form of small animals. People used to wear it around their neck, like jewelry decoration. They thought that playing the ocarina drives away evil spirits. Besides, people used it as a home decor, for protecting the house from the negative. Ocarina, an ancient wind musical instrument could also look like an egg-shaped vessel – flute.
According to some sources, some Italian Giuseppe Donati invented ocarina in the 1860s. It was with two thumb- and eight finger-holes, and a duct mouthpiece extending to one side. Ocarina can be made in ceramic or porcelain. Also, ocarina can be a toy, as well as a serious musical instrument made in different sizes. And sometimes ocarina has a tuning-plunger. By the way, ocarina bands were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in Europe and the USA. Noteworthy, ocarina there has one more name “sweet potato”.

Altai Ocarina Horse

Horse – a symbol of material prosperity. Workshop ‘shamans people’, Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia

The name ocarina literally means “gosling”, thus the instrument was called in the XIX century in Italy. Altai Ocarinas used theme of Altai myths and legends. Before the creation of these things, Master carefully studied the history of the Altai Mountains, traditions and customs of indigenous peoples.
Workshop ‘Shamans people’ brings together artists who have created ethnic instruments and attributes of shamanism peoples of the world. Original handmade items, ocarinas have an amazing beauty and memorable distinctive sound. Anyone can play such instruments, finding its tune, and expressing its own, unique voice.

Wind instrument Ocarina ethnic art

Ocarina ethnic art

“Tengrianian” ocarina made in one piece. The name comes from ancient Turks, who worshiped the God of Heaven -Tengri. clay, beeswax, acrylics. Workshop ‘shamans people’, Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia

A man with an ocarina – a man in a state of mind. In each nation (including Russia), in one form or another have existed and survived structurally primitive clay whistles that after firing at high temperature and coloring become quite strong and beautiful. Ornament applied to the whistle, had its own character and ceremonial purpose in every people.

Ocarina ethnic art

Shaman Oron. Pottery by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia. Ocarina ethnic art

Altai clay ocarina Owl

Owl. Altai clay ocarina. Workshop ‘shamans people’, Barnaul, Altai Krai, Russia

Bear and seal. Ocarina

Cute Bear and seal. Ocarina by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Wind instrument Ocarina ethnic art

Bear with fish. Ocarina

Bear with fish. Ocarina by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Ceramic Ocarina 'Sun'

Sun ceramic Ocarina. Ethnic thing, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Mermaid. Ocarina

Mermaid. Ocarina by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Mythical creatures of Russian folklore

Mythical creatures of Russian folklore – Mermaid and Alchonost birds, ceramic art by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Ocarina Bear

Ocarina Bear by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Fish. Ocarina

Fish. Ocarina by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

A handful of emeralds. Ocarina Made by Mikhail Barancheev, Russia

A handful of emeralds. Ocarina Made by Mikhail Barancheev, Russia

Two Dragons. Ethnic thing, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Two Dragons. Ethnic thing, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

The old man Baikal with a seal. Ocarina by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

The old man Baikal with a seal. Ocarina by masters Golendeev. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk

Baikal seal, one of three species of freshwater seals in the world, endemic to Lake Baikal. Arctic cisco – a favorite treat – a favorite treat. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Baikal seal, one of three species of freshwater seals in the world, endemic to Lake Baikal. Arctic cisco – a favorite treat – a favorite treat. Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk

Baikal seal, made by Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Mother and baby – Baikal seal, made by Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk

Baigol Workshop, Baikal seal. Irkutsk, Russia

Baigol Workshop, Baikal seal. Irkutsk

Forest baby Ocarina, made by Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

Forest baby Ocarina, made by Workshop ‘Baigol’, Irkutsk, Russia

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keramikgol.livemaster.ru
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shamanchelovek.livemaster.ru