Jaw Harp

HM2017.02.01
Brass Ncas with Pom-poms
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Title
Brass Ncas with Pom-poms
Materials

Dimensions

3 7/8 in H x 3/8 in W

Wooden Cover: H- 4 3/4" in, W- 5/8" in Ornament String: 7" in Ornament: 1 3/4" in

Description
A Hmong brass jaw harp ("ncas") with colorful pom-pom ornaments attached with a string. The instrument also comes with a wooden cover that contains carvings on the wide- end. The jaw harp was used by many Hmong men to court Hmong women. Sometimes, after playing the jaw harp, the men would sing a song called "Kwv Txhiaj" to elaborate on their feelings.
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