Altai harp

The Turkic period

The National Museum of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The instrument's main body is birch wood, while the rest is willow. It is shaped like a boat and has a long, slim neck. A horsehead is depicted at the top of the instrument.

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Title: Altai harp
Date Created: The Turkic period
Location Created: Mankhan sum, Khovd aimag
Physical Dimensions: 72 x 10.1 cm
Type: Instrument
Rights: National Museum Of Mongolia
Medium: Birch wood and willow

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