Sazsyrnay (clay wind musical instrument)
Sazsyrnai is a traditional wind musical instrument of the Kazakh people. The instrument was hand-shaped from clay and fired. Its
Ornamentation
Decorating surface with ornament
«Qudaği jüzik» (traditional Kazakh ring for a mother-in-law)
The “qudagy zhuzik” ring (a traditional Kazakh ring presented as a gift to a mother-in-law) is made of silver and
Asadal (traditional Kazakh cupboard for storing tableware)
The asadal (traditional Kazakh cupboard for storing tableware) is made of wood. The front features a double-door cabinet intended for
Warrior’s Shield
The warrior’s shield is circular in shape. There are Arabic inscriptions on the edges. In the middle part there are
Bracelet
The two edges and the lateral sides of the bracelet are made in a wavy form, giving it a distinctive
Dombra inlaid with bone
The Dombra inlaid with bone, belonging to the veteran of the Great Patriotic War Tynybai Lekerov. Decorated with silver and
Saddle with bone and brass inlay, with stirrups.
Western Kazakhstan. Date: 20th century. The saddle is assembled from several wooden parts, with the front and rear arches covered
Belt with silver decorations
Western Kazakhstan, Mangystau Region. Date: 19th century. The leather silver belt is decorated with thirty-five appliqués. The surface is rectangular,
Dombra
Western Kazakhstan, Atyrau Region. Date: 20th century. The dombra crafted by the folk master Uakhap Nareshev. Made of wood, with
Chest
The chest is made of wood. The surface is decorated with an ornament of bone and metal plates. In the