Mouth Jaw Harp Metal Musical Instrument Vintage Made In England

Unknown metal with signs of age and wear.

Measures approximately 5" x 3.25" x 1" (including reed)

Lots of videos online to show how to use.

These small musical instruments, also known as a mouth harp or Jew's harp (although they have no particular relation to Jewish people or Judaism), were common trade items at Michilimackinac in the 18th century. Jaw harps are thought to have originated in Asia several thousand years ago.

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