Yes; I'm thinking the yellow housing is home-made, using military surplus periscope parts at each end.
Rounded frogs do indicate viola bows; other than that, I'd suggest taking them to a reputable shop for a more informed opinion. Geipel was from...
That's the word I was thinking of!
Or would it be worn around the neck?
That's kind of how I feel. Certainly an example of bizarre human behavior...
I'm thinking the 4 bowed pieces are not wood but metal, and have small prongs which have been driven into the wood. I'd think the oval piece might...
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