Devil
ryszard biel (1946 –)
Polish sculptor & folk instrument maker ryszard biel creates stunning wooden sculptures, glass paintings, & traditional instruments. Explore his art!
Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec (Siedlce, Poland)
Discover Poland's rich musical heritage at the Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec! Explore a unique collection of traditional Polish folk instruments from Siedlce, offering insights into regional music and culture.
The base in the form of a long stick, decorated with a painted geometric motif in green and red colors. A metal resonance box in the form of a lying cylinder is attached to the base at a height of approx. 20 cm from the bottom. A metal string is passed through the box, attached to the base with a hook. At the top, there are two tin plates, decorated with a painted geometric motif. A tassel of ribbons is attached under the head, made of strips of crimped tissue. Wooden bow. Cut teeth along one side of the bow rod. The bow is decorated with a painted geometric and floral motif.
About this artwork
- Title: Devil
- Artist: ryszard biel
- Year: 1985
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Museum of Folk Musical Instruments in Szydlowiec
- Creative period: Late Period
- Keywords: tribal art poland , yawa instrument” , "unique art piece"
- Topics: stringed instrument , polish craftsmanship , tribal motif


