Jew's harp
Jew's harps were the simplest and most widespread musical instruments of the Naga. It is often said that lovers used them to send messages to each other. They were only played at night, their use during the day would have been contrary to custom, and the Jew's harp is the only instrument that is also played by women in all Naga groups.
Jew's harps were the simplest and most widespread musical instruments of the Naga. It is often said that lovers used them to send messages to each other. They were only played at night, their use during the day would have been contrary to custom, and the Jew's harp is the only instrument that is also played by women in all Naga groups.
Collector:
Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf (1909 Wien - 1995 London) DNB
Object Name
Maultrommel
Culture
Nagaland / Konyak
Material/technology:
Rotang
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Invs.
126803