Jaw harp forged, traditional – hand-forged in iron, Viking Age and medieval model

Jaw harp forged, traditional – held in hand near the mouth for demonstration

Jaw harp forged, traditional – in hand, held up close to the mouth

Jaw harp forged, traditional – leaning against a branch, the forged iron shape clearly visible

Jaw harp forged, traditional – resting against a branch with lichen, forged details visible

Jaw harp forged, traditional – angled against a branch, the tongue and frame clearly visible

Jaw harp forged, traditional – lying in a wooden box with cord, decorative leaves around it

Jaw harp forged, traditional – on a wooden stand with a leather strap wound around it

Jaw harp forged, traditional – leaning across a wooden box, dark background

Forged jaw harp, traditional – the wooden case only, an elongated light-wood sleeve

Hand-forged mouth harp - Traditional

Name: Hand-forged mouth harp - Traditional
Brand: Nordlys Viking
SKU: 11400103
Price: 24.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Our large jew's harp is hand-forged in iron, a model very typical of the Viking Age and early medieval period. The size is a little larger than the most commonly occurring finds. This gives an easier-to-play jew's harp. Our iron jew's harp has a slightly faster vibration and higher tones. It is not tuned to a particular key and varies from piece to piece.

The jew's harp is one of the world's oldest instruments and has spread across nearly the entire world in different variations. The jew's harp came from Russia to Europe during the Iron Age/early medieval period. Finds from the Viking Age exist in Norway and Denmark. On Gotland, among other things, a jew's harp in bronze from the Iron Age has been found.

Our jew's harps are hand-forged by members of the Nepalese musician caste. For thousands of years they have made their living playing traditional music. Their traditions also include making their own instruments. In modern society, interest in traditional music performed live is declining. The musicians in Nepal are therefore today a vulnerable group in an already poor country. Every jew's harp sold supports their work in continuing to be able to live in accordance with their traditions.

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