Dombra

Description

A traditional two-string Kazakh dombra with 12 frets, carved from a single solid piece of wood. The body of the dombra is flat, rectangular in shape, with a long neck. The strings are made from animal intestines. The instrument is crafted in accordance with the traditional features of the Kazakh dombra.
This is the personal belonging of the poetess Sara Tastanbekkyzy, which she used in her childhood. Sara learned to play the dombra from her brother Sakhari, and at the age of 9-10 she was already performing songs at village festivities, accompanying herself on the dombra and attracting the attention of fellow villagers. This instrument was preserved by her cousin Meirambai.