Tuva is a jew's harp of unusual shape as it has no ring, it has common for khakass jew's harps sound - low, humming and roaring with a long sustain. The tongue is pretty soft which allows to play with just breathing.
This jaw harp will suit those who like a slow meditative sound.
Tuva - is a region in Russian Siberia, with rich traditions of shamanism and one of the centers of Buddhism in Russia.