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Jew’s harp

Idioglottal, bamboo Jew's harp, part of a pair marked "male" and " female" (in Dutch). Plaque-shaped frames. Handles of thin bamboo strip attached by string. Stained on one side.

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  • Materials:Wood; Cane; Bamboo
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 205mm; W: 68mm; H: 10mm