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Jew’s harp

Jew's harp, also known as the jaw or mouth harp, consists of a flexible metal tongue attached to a frame. The tongue is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked with the finger to produce a note.

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  • Repository:Historic Environment Scotland
  • Measurements:l 52.16mm (l 2 1/16"), w 26.06mm (w 1"), h 3.81mm (h 1/8")