Wil Lofy is a household name in Luxembourg as his lively public sculptures in Luxembourg city at the Roude Pëtz (Hämmelsmarsch), in Mondorf (Maus Ketti) or in Ettelbruck (Botterfra) have marked their respective cityscapes. His wonderfully whimsical artworks are grounded in Luxembourg’s folk traditions. As such, he also designed a series of “Péckvillecher” that he sold himself at the Emaischen.

This ceramic craft market has a long-standing tradition, which is part of Luxembourg’s immaterial cultural heritage and dates back to at least 1827. Here you will find, among other things, the "Péckvillercher", small ceramic pipes in the shape of birds. A new model is launched every year, making them coveted collector's items that are snapped up early in the morning. The sound of the "Péckvillercher" whistles can vary depending on their model.

Lofy liked to experiment with their tonal quality and musical scales. Thus, this model from 1984 sports 6 tonal holes in contrast to the traditional one-hole clay bird. The player can produce a range of different melodies adding to the market’s unique soundscape and atmosphere.

- Lisi Linster