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Norwegian apprentice Edward Messelt is in Jilin, China, immersing himself in the art of crafting the morin khuur. From carefully selecting wood to carving the iconic horse-head, he's mastered more than 30 traditional steps. "Each piece of wood is unique," he says.
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