8.9.11

greek carnival



In monasteries they use a wooden plank - simandro
with bells, which they tap to call the monks to prayer.

 Coins on bridal costume of Attica.

Coins hung on chests of men. Carnival, Naousa, Macedonia, 1972.

Cast bells and forged bells hung at the waist of men in costume. 
Carnival, Kavala-Macedonia, 1972.

The Kompanio of Nvkos Tzaros, 1930. 

All pictures were taken in the Museum of Greek Musical Instruments in Athens.