Moraharpa

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The moraharpa is the oldest surviving example of a nyckelharpa, dating from 1526. It is lute-shaped, with a straight bridge, one bowed string, two sympathetic strings, and one row of keys. The name derives from its place of origin; it was found near the town of Mora in Dalarna, Sweden. It is currently displayed in the Zorn Museum in Mora.

A number of modern reproductions of the original moraharpa have been made, and the name 'moraharpa,' in addition to referring to a single, specific instrument, has come to mean a type of nyckelharpa similar in design to the original moraharpa. The best-known modern moraharpa player is probably Anders Norudde, of the group Hedningarna.