Mold on harp?
Hi! I recently went back to my old University and got to visit the harp that belongs to the college. Unfortunately, I was one of the last people to play it, and it has sat unused since around 2009. Even more unfortunately, it seems like it was left uncovered during that time and likely suffered water damage.
Before I contact a harp technician, does anyone know if this looks like mold, and does anyone know if it's possible to repair the damage and what steps would need to be taken to do so? I fear that the college will not want to spend any money on an instrument that isn't in use, and I'm wondering if anyone here has experience with this problem, since I doubt they'll want to hire a professional.
Thank you! Here is a picture of the harp. The damage is on the side closest to the camera.