Bruges saxophone maker wants to create 193 saxophones from shell casings from both world wars

In the Museum aan de IJzer, a unique saxophone made from World War I and II shell casings is part of the collection. Created by Bruges saxophone maker Karel Goetghebeur, this instrument is part of his peace project, Sax4pax, which aims to produce 193 saxophones. The idea originated in 2014 after he saw a peace prophecy in New York. Goetghebeur collected 989 kg of shell casings through community involvement and incorporated earth from the Dodengang in Diksmuide into the instruments. Each saxophone costs €5,500, and buyers must take a lesson to encourage playing. He plans to complete all saxophones in about a year and create a statue from leftover materials.