Vintage wooden Norwegian folk string instrument bearing the maker's plate reading “Henry Frydenberg – Snekkermester – Oslo.” A distinctive vintage Scandinavian folk instrument suitable for collectors, musicians, or restoration enthusiasts.
Features a long, narrow wooden body, decorative sound holes, raised frets, and traditional tuning pegs. Approximate size is 38 inches long, 4.25 inches deep, and 6.125 inches wide at the bottom.
All strings and tuning keys are present. Five frets are missing; two of the missing frets are included along with another small wooden pillar that may be a movable bridge. Shows signs of age and use. Please review all photographs carefully for cosmetic wear and condition details.
Sold as pictured. Age and exact model have not been independently verified.
The history / background of the item and how it came to be in the United States is unknown by the seller. According to online research, langeleik instruments made by craftsmen Henry Frydenberg may be extremely rare and hold cultural significance. It is possible less than 50 were made and surviving langeleiks made by Frydenberg are generally not available on the commercial market.
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