Carved wood. Six finger holes and an embouchure hole.
Fife's originated in medieval Europe and were often used in military units and marching bands.Provenance and SignifcanceThis wooden fife was brought to Australia by the Thomas family in 1838. The Thomas came to Shellharbour to work on Henry Osborne's Marshall Mount estate.
The musical instrument was owned by Sarah Thomas' (nee Waller), ancestor, Rueben Waller.DonorFoulger, Carol
