Tripod

Description

Three-legged tripod - a household item used for suspending a teapot or cauldron over a fire. It is made from three forged metal rods, with the top ends bent upward and connected by a circular iron ring. A hook is fixed in the center of the ring for hanging cooking vessels. This tool was commonly used in outdoor settings for preparing food over an open flame and remained widely used in the Mangystau region until the early 20th century.

Date: late 19th - early 20th c.
Materials: iron
Dimensions: 109 cm