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Shamshi Kaldayakov’s Mandolin

Mandolin of Shamshi Kaldayakov. 6 strings. Received in 2011 from the personal collection of local historian Abdulla Zhumashev. Size: Length:

Wooden bowl

Wooden bowl—a household vessel carved from a single piece of wood, intended for everyday use. The rim is wide, and

Wooden Dish

Wooden Dish—a deep household vessel made from wood. It features a wide mouth and straight walls that gradually deepen toward

Wooden Vessel

Wooden Vessel—a household container carved from a solid piece of wood. It features a narrower base that gradually widens toward

Wooden bowl

Wooden bowl. A deep wooden dish intended for everyday use.The sides are slightly protruding outward, with two concentric carved lines

Bass Dombra

A larger version of the traditional Kazakh plucked instrument, the dombra. Produces deep and resonant tones. Commonly used in orchestras

Mortar

Used by the family of Mukan Tolebaev. Carved from wood. Served for pounding millet, wheat, and other grains

Spinning Wheel

A foot-operated tool used for spinning yarn. Consists of an upright frame, a wheel for winding the thread, and a

Pestle for Mortar

Carved from wood. A household tool used for pounding millet, wheat, and other grains.

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