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Wood

Items made of wood or having wooden base

Spindle

The spindle is the primary tool for spinning wool in the traditional lifestyle of the Kazakh people. It consists of

Kobyz

One of the most ancient Kazakh national instruments. The main parts of the kobyz are the body, neck, bridge, camel

Wooden bed

Wooden bed – this is a piece of furniture intended for rest. Among the people it is called wooden, silver,

Wooden Plow

A tool for cultivating the land. The body of the handle and the plow form a single piece; three angular

Abacus

This abacus belonged to the renowned Kazakh composer Mukan Tulebayev and was used by him in 1934 while working as

Dombra

This dombra belonged to the improvisational poet Maksut Kairbekuly, a close friend of the renowned Kazakh composer Mukan Tulebayev. The

Kobyz Bow

This is a traditional bow used for playing the kobyz — a bowed string instrument in Kazakh music. The bow

Qanggy

During peacetime, it was used to punish individuals who violated established rules and regulations. It is made of solid wood

Mortar with Pestle

A mortar is a traditional household item made of wood and used for pounding and grinding grains. The pestle (kelsap)

Astau

Astau – is a traditional household vessel made by carving from wood. It has a deepened inner surface, and the

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