Name/Title
Instrument, StringedEntry/Object ID
1998.10.2Description
Wooden key fiddle (Nyckelharpa) owned by Axel Joel Hedman (1885 - 1971) who was involved in Swedish folk dancing and music at Skansen Museum in Sweden.Context
Axel Joel Hedman (1885 - 1971 moved to the United States in 1913 and worked as a cabinet and furniture maker and as a carpenter. The nyckelharpa was popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries and was a focal sound in Swedish folk music. By the mid-20th century, the instrument had decreased in popularity and use. However, by the 1960s and 1970s the nyckelharpa had a resurgence and began being used in contemporary music.Acquisition
Accession
1998.10Source or Donor
Ruth BrownAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Ruth BrownMade/Created
Date made
circa 1900 - circa 1910Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
Country
SwedenRegion
Northern EuropeContinent
EuropeLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Folk music, Musical instrumentsSearch Terms
NyckelharpaDimensions
Height
36 inWidth
10 inDepth
6-1/2 inMaterial
Wood, Fabric, Animal HairRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Hedman, Axel JoelRelated Entries
Notes
1998.10.1, 1998.10.3, 1998.10.4, 1998.10.5, 1998.10.6, 1998.10.7Reproductions
Notes
Reproduction of the Museum's artifacts for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires written permission.
