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Öngirzhiek

This women’s chest ornament is an example of traditional Kazakh jewelry from the early 20th century. The piece consists of […]

Bracelet

These bracelets are examples of traditional Kazakh jewelry from the mid-19th century. The ornaments are made from thin metal plates

Ring

This ring is a traditional Kazakh women’s ornament, crafted in the early 20th century. The ring is made from a

Earrings

Earrings – cone-shaped. The surface is decorated with an embossed pattern made of triangles, imitating granulation. The upper part has

Navisochnik

Temple ornaments (navisochniki) are silver earrings composed of two parts. The lower part consists of stamped solar rosettes and a

Silver 1 – ruble

Silver 1 – ruble. Сoin minted in 1897 and 1901. The obverse features a profile portrait of Nicholas II, surrounded

Silver coin

The 1840 silver coin is a dual-denomination piece minted during the period of Russian rule over Poland. The reverse features

Pectoral decoration

Pectoral decoration is a traditional Kazakh women’s chest ornament. The main element of the piece is a hollow cylindrical tube,

Kuman

Kuman – a vessel for liquids, traditionally used for washing hands. It is made from a 3mm thick copper plate

Plough

Sokha (plow) is a traditional agricultural tool characteristic of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It consists of several parts: the main

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