High Quality Nepali Folk Musical instrument [Jew harp or Murchunga], [Professional]

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High Quality Nepali Folk Musical instrument [Jew harp or Murchunga], [Professional]

US$ 13.00

Direct Artisan Price • Ex-factory Kathmandu

Min Order: 1 pc

Dimensions:	4x12x5 cm (1.6 × 4.7 × 2 inches)
Gross Weight:	0.07 kg (0.15 lbs)
Material:	Iron
Iconography / Artist:	Murchunga
Craft Origin:	Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On:	Feb 21, 2023

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Subtotal: US$ 13.00

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Murchunga

To play the Murchunga, the player holds the frame of the instrument against their front teeth and plucks the tongue with their finger. The vibration of the tongue creates a buzzing sound, which can be altered by changing the shape of the player's mouth and throat.

In Nepali folk music, the Murchunga is often used to provide a rhythmic accompaniment to other instruments such as the madal (drum) and sarangi (stringed instrument). It can also be played as a solo instrument, with the player improvising melodies and rhythms.

The Murchunga is a relatively simple instrument to play, but it requires skill and practice to master. It is popular in Nepali culture and is often played at festivals, weddings, and other celebrations.

Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting

Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.

24K Mercury Gilding

Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.

Cold-Gold Face Painting

The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.

Hand-Chiseled Detailing

Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.

Door-to-Door Worldwide Express Delivery

Since 1976, we have shipped thousands of delicate sacred statues and handicrafts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with an exceptional track record of safe delivery.

Express Carriers: We partner with DHL Express, FedEx International, and licensed Air Cargo freighters with end-to-end tracking.
Museum-Grade Packaging: Each piece is wrapped in moisture-resistant vapor barriers, thick high-density foam cushioning, and reinforced export cartons or custom wooden crates for large statues.
100% Transit Insurance: All international shipments are fully insured against loss or damage during transit.
Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.