Discover

the rich history and culture of Kazakhstan

 

Carving

Cutting ornament on surface

Carved product

The item. A flat, cylindrical bone object with a carved, symmetrical design. The left side is subtriangular in shape, continuing

Carved product

The piece. A single-piece carved from bone. It consists of two basement-shaped parts, with a distinct diamond-shaped surface, separated by

Paganini

Author: Itkind, Isaac. 1871–1969 A sculpted male portrait of expressive treatment, executed in wood carving. The face is rendered in

Men’s Saddle with Stirrups

Author: Folk Master An exemplar of traditional Kazakh applied art, this piece masterfully bridges the functional demands of equestrian equipment

Keli-Kelsap

Keli. A traditional tool made of hard wood used for grinding grain crops. It is carved and hollowed out from

Dombra

A traditional Kazakh folk musical instrument. The dombra is a two-stringed instrument made of wood. It has an oval-shaped body,

Prima Kobyz

The prima kobyz is a national musical instrument of the Kazakh people, played with a bow. It is considered an

Fragment of a tablecloth

A fragment of a dastarkhan, one side richly decorated with a raised, incised pattern. The edge has a 4.7 cm

A fragment of decorative tiles

A fragment of a decorative tile, a product made of light clay. On the surface are drawn two cross-shaped intersecting

Scroll to Top