Susap Giluwe Jaw Harp

Are you looking for a unique Jaw Harp? Look no further than Susap Giluwe. Shapes, designs and accoutrements of jaw harps motivate Steev Kindwald to always new, creative creations. He's particularly taken with the traditional Susap plucking jaw harp, which is played by multitudinous peoples on Papua, substantially in matrimonial courting. The Susaps are traditionally made of bamboo or win wood.

The playing way of the Susap is veritably special, as it's plucked towards the face. The narrow end of the wimp is placed on the slightly open lips, while the string is used to pluck towards the nose. The mouth serves as a resonator and by modulating the air through the opening of the mouth, the movement of the lingo or the larynx the tones can be varied. This requires a certain quantum of experience or practice, but also the playing itself and the percussive sound are especially pleasurable.

Steev made the Susap Giluwe from Japanese Madake bamboo, which is also used in the Shakuhachi flutes. He has roasted the formerly dried bamboo in several way over fire in order to make it more sturdy, removed the bamboo skin and decorated the inside. The result is a particularly beautiful and well- balanced jaw harp.