Swedish Three-Row Nyckelharpa with Carved Face Keys

Sweden • Three-row model • Restored

👉 Status: Available
👉 Price: €2,800 / $3,300

Quick Facts

Specification	Details
Origin	Sweden
Type	Three-row chromatic nyckelharpa
Key Layout	7–10–20
Melody Strings	A – C – G – C
Condition	Restored
Bow	Basic bow included
Case	Optional
Playing Condition	Excellent

Story of the Instrument

This remarkable Swedish nyckelharpa stands out through its highly expressive and artistic character. The instrument features beautifully hand-carved keys, each decorated with unique face motifs. Some appear to smile softly, while others seem frozen in singing expressions, giving the instrument an extraordinary storytelling quality and a deeply personal identity.

Beyond its musical role, this nyckelharpa feels like a piece of Scandinavian folk art — an object shaped not only for sound, but also for imagination and visual expression.

Its natural wood finish and understated craftsmanship create a strong Nordic atmosphere, combining rustic simplicity with refined decorative details.

A rare instrument with both musical and artistic value, ideal for players and collectors seeking individuality, history and character.

Construction & Sound

This is a traditional three-row chromatic nyckelharpa with key layout 7–10–20 and tuning A – C – G – C.

The instrument produces a warm, resonant and organic Scandinavian tone with a balanced response across the strings. Its construction emphasizes natural acoustic resonance while maintaining comfortable playability and clear articulation.

The nyckelharpa is visually cohesive, with a finish that enhances rather than conceals the beauty of the wood. Decorative elements — including tuning pegs shaped like small hearts — add subtle charm and handcrafted personality.

Its sound character combines:

• warm folk resonance,
• rich sympathetic vibration,
• soft yet focused articulation,
• and an intimate, expressive tonal response.

Suitable for:

• Scandinavian folk music,
• solo performance,
• artistic and atmospheric recordings,
• traditional repertoire,
• and collectors of rare folk instruments.

If you would like additional information, sound recordings, videos or international shipping details, feel free to contact us.

More restored Scandinavian folk instruments and vintage nyckelharpas can be found at NH Polska.

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