Craft Production Unit
JOSÉ AGOSTINHO DE SOUSA SERPA
Island:
Flores - Lajes FloresBiography:
It all
started almost two decades ago for José Serpa with the construction of string
instruments. In his workshop, you will find, among others, the famous Viola da
Terra (in the two versions, micaelense and terceirence), he’s greatest
production. This instrument, which was brought to the islands at the time of
the settlement, still carrying medieval sounds, has become throughout the
centuries a vehicle for recording, transporting and promotion of the cultural
experience of the Azorean people.
In addition
to the more traditional string instruments, you can find original instruments
made of various woods such as mahogany from Honduras, Indian Rose wood, red
cedar, myrica faya, maple, rosewood, among others.
Address:
COSTA, S/N,9960 - 330, LAJEDO