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Majettara (f)

(with) definite article: la
(the) ?

holder, containing spatulae for spreading bees-wax when tuning, or adjusting a reed

Identical types: 2

Decoratively carved frame, used in Bova Marina (prov. Reggio Calabria), from which dangle the various accessories (Majette) used for handling beeswax when tuning.

Made of wood.

Sfera

Sources

Tucci, Roberta: Le zampogne in Calabria. In: La zampogna: gli aerofoni a sacco in Italia (2005), II, p.104*.