Inaugurated in 2005, the museum focuses on two significant people from Robilante: Notou Sounadour (Giuseppe Vallauri 1896-1984) musician, but above all a repairer, tuner and constructor of accordions and Jòrs de ‘Snive (Giorgio Bertaina 1902-1976), a sculptor.
The museum guides the visitor on a short journey through the history and characteristics of the accordion, with particular reference to the Vermenagna and Robilante Valleys, where music and dances are traditional elements that are deeply important. In fact, some instruments that belonged, were constructed and repaired by Notou including his work bench, are exhibited in the two rooms. The route also allows you to discover the history of this fascinating instrument, its importance for Robilante and its population.
Alongside these works are a series of copies of the works by Jors made by Renato Allinio. The works of Jors – twenty or so registered sticks and around one hundred sculptures – are an interesting outcome of the local artistic culture of folk origin. They are complete sculptures, made with different types of wood depending on the case, which have medieval traits in which rigidity and figurative expression are almost interpreted as Romanesque capitals. However, the stories told are those of local tradition: grazing cows, musicians, spouses, carabinieri, wild animals, but also stories about the news.
Parallel to these two exhibitions and always in the rooms of the Museum are several costumes of the Balarin de Barme folk group, inspired by the ancient festive clothes of local tradition. On exiting the museum, you can find the Lou viasol Jors de Snive, a path that leads through the roofs and woods to the house where Jors made most of his works.