Altay Khomus (Vargan, Jews Harp) by Pavel Potkin with cedar case "Burkhan"
Handmade, material of the khomus - brass and steel. Size - approx. (mm) 67 x 30 x 5. This khomus is made by craftsman Pavel Potkin. Hand-carved wooden case with face of Burkhan - Buddha of Mongols. Material - siberian cedar.
The variant of Jew's Harp presented here is called the Khomus (Vargan). This is a traditional music instrument of folks of Yakutiya and Altai (the territory of Russia). It is an essential part of natives' festivals and is often used in religious rites of Altay's shamans, i.e. pagan (shamans) priests. Handmade, material of the khomus - brass and steel.
Sounds samples (c) Oleg Rodnin
Handmade, material of the khomus - brass and steel. Size - approx. (mm) 67 x 30 x 5.
This khomus is made by craftsman Pavel Potkin. Hand-carved wooden case with face of Burkhan - Buddha of Mongols. Material - siberian cedar.
| Craftsman | Pavel Potkin |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
