Dombra

Description

The dombra, which belonged to the Kazakh poetess and akyn Kanipa Bygubayeva. A traditional two‑string plucked musical instrument. Made of wood. The body is round‑pear‑shaped, and the top is decorated with ornamental compositions. The soundboard has a resonating hole with decorative design.
The neck is made of wood, equipped with frets, and decorated with ornamental elements. The headstock has a carved design and is fitted with pegs for tensioning the strings. Two strings are installed on the body. In the lower part of the soundboard, there is a tiek - a support for the strings.
The object has memorial significance as a musical instrument associated with Kanipa Bygubayeva and her creative work.