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*Dréamgifu - A 6th century warrior Lyre*

5/12/2017

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​In autumn 2017, member Æd Thompson was commissioned by fellow Thegns member Julia to produce a warrior lyre (hearpe) based on the uniquely well-preserved example from a 6th century chamber burial in Trossingen, South Germany. 

This was Æd's first attempt at luthiery, and, we hope, captures the artistry of the the find on which it is based, and will serve to highlight the importance of music and performance in Migration-Age warrior culture, and the way in which our skilled ancestors applied wonderful craftmanship not just to their now much celebrated metalwork, but also to more rarely preserved organic items. 


Full article on our main blog (click here). 
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