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While unsuitable for consumption, gourds have been used for centuries as containers and musical instruments.
Sculptor and artist Jeff Menzies used the skills he aquired in school to learn the ancient art of gourd-banjo making. He refined his craft during an apprenticeship with a Pennsylvania banjo maker. Since then, Torontonian has produced over 200 gourd banjos, hailed around the world for their craftsmanship. Not only is each piece musically robust, it is also a stunning piece of art that takes on the unique shape of the gourd.
These banjos are meant for hootenannies. Hear how they sound at Jeffrey Menzies’ Listening Parlour.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Menzies.
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