TUVA Jews Harp, (Khomas) in Hand-Carved, Tuvan "Boot" Barely Used, Audio Clip

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TUVA Jews (Jaw) Harp, (Khomas) in Hand-Carved, Tuvan "Boot"  Barely Used
This is a very scarce, seldom seen, handmade Jews Harp (Khomas, Xomas) from the Tuva Republic, Russian Federation, Siberia.  If good things come in small packages, then this is it.  The instrument is tiny... as the pictures show.
Some years ago, public attention became focused on the tucked-away and forgotten country of Tuva, a remote country populated by Nomadic tribes living in yurts.  The Tuvans had developed the art of "Throat Singing" where they could mimic birdlike sounds or deep growls by means other than the vocal cords. The best artists could "sing" several tones simultaneously.   A musician named Paul Pena heard it on shortwave radio and became intrigued.  He, along with others, organized a trip to Tuva where they made the movie "Ghengis Blues."  The movie features the singer "Kongar-ol Ondar."  The Tuvans had also mastered the playing of their own "Jews Harp" or Khomas (Xomas).  Their version was tiny and a bit difficult to play but they were able to make amazing sounds with it.
https://www.alashensemble.com/instruments_xomus.htm
Note.... I cannot say that MY instrument is as good as that example although I CAN say that my playing is no where near as good.  So. with that caveat, here is a sample played from this paricular Jews Harp, inexpertly, by me.
http://sndup.net/czb4
Tuvan Jews Harps are seldom seen.  I cannot find any for-sale.  A European shop had them (70 Euros) but they are now out-of-stock (sanctions?)  I find none on eBay, either now nor in the past.
This particular one is delicate, small and a bit primitively made.  It has a good tone but I have only used it to experiment, not to create music,  For me... it was for the collection, not for everyday use.  Too small.  Too difficult.  Too rare.
The harp is housed in a hand-carved Tuvan-style boot that is well finished with carved decoration.  The boot splits in half by sliding to reveal the Jews Harp, fitted inside the larger portion.  A I did meet some Tuvan musicians at the International Jews Harp Congress in Rauland, Norway in 2002.  Their "throat singer" was sick and didn't perform.  They did perform with their Jews Harps although I do not remember if I bought this Jews Harp from them or elsewhere.
I have no idea what it might be worth to collectors.  The harp and the case represent a lot of hand-work and the scarcity is virtually total.
I'll ship this instrument, USPS, First Class, small box for .50.  If the buyer wishes, I can ship it USPS small-box Priority for .50.  CONUS ONLY (USA), please.  International buyers, contact me BEFORE buying.