Neck and Strings
The long, elegant neck of the Burmese arched harp is carved from the naturally curved root of the sha tree, which typically grows in this shape on a hillside. The NMM's harp has sixteen silk strings attached to the neck within hand-twisted, three-ply, red-cotton tuning cords. At the end of each cord is a tassel symbolizing a flower. Height: 30-7/16". Longest string length: 26-1/2". Shortest string length: 7-11/16".