Name of Instrument: kaval

Maker / Brand: Uke Maksute

Stearns Catalog #: 1504

Country of Origin: Kososvo-Metohija (Yug.)

Region of Origin: Europe

Instrument Category: Aerophone

Date of Fabrication:

Location: AER J 6

Description: This Kaval is a long, end-blown aerophone that is made of cornel wood with a snake decoration around the seven finger holes; it also has one thumb hole. It was made by Uke Maksute, the Elder, an Albanian from Dakovica, Kosovo-Metohija, born there in 1909, who learned his craft about 60 years ago from previous craftsman in that town, Praksi Deceli (deceased). [Kosovo-Metohija is an Albanian ethnic autonomous region within the Serbian republic.]

Research: Stearns Staff