Bala dombra

Description

The dombra is a plucked string musical instrument widely used in Kazakhstan. The presented specimen has two strings and is decorated in a traditional national style. The front side is adorned with ornamental patterns, and the surface is coated with lacquer. The instrument is made of wood, with strings made of fishing line. The dombra holds a special place in Kazakh culture as a symbol of folk music, conveying the spirit and traditions of the ancestors.
Material: Wood, lacquer, fishing line
Technique: Planing, carving, embossing
Dimensions:
Neck - 44 cm
Body length - 37 cm
Head - 8 cm
Width - 20 cm
Acquisition: 2013