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Alexander Zhdanov

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Alexander Zhdanov

Zhdanov Alexander was born in the Kemerovo region in 1961, now lives in a suburb of Tomsk and tried many professions from the furrier to the navigator, working in stone-cutting workshop. It adheres to the Old Believers (Vedic) culture; studying the ancient culture of Siberian peoples interested in the jew's harp and in 2005 began making them himself. The first models were made of bronze; Master then went on rolling brass. The design of the instruments periodically amended; the latter was an increase in the size of 10mm and thickness of 1 mm.

Russia, Tomsk


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Jaw Harp Zhdanov

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Jaw Harp Zhdanov

Archived modelThe trapezoidal jaw harp is the largest one made by the master; according to the author, it displays the Old…
Jaw Harp Zhdanov "Eagle"

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Jaw Harp Zhdanov "Eagle"

Archived modelFor information about the author and jaw harps, see the description trapezoidal models.
Jaw Harp Zhdanov "Lynx"

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Jaw Harp Zhdanov "Lynx"

Archived modelFor information about the author and jaw harps, see the description trapezoidal models.
Jaw Harp Zhdanov "Idol"

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Jaw Harp Zhdanov "Idol"

Archived modelAn idol, an image of a pagan deity. For information about the author and jaw harps, see the description…