Vessel for milking mares (Konek)

Description

Date: 19th century
Made from horsehide, stitched with sinew into three parts. The vessel was used for milking mares and for pouring kumis. Its surface is decorated using the stamping technique. A handle made of rawhide is attached for holding.

Materials: Hide, rawhide
Technique: Handmade, stamping ornament on leather (tooth-mark technique)
Dimensions:
Diameter: 24 cm
Height: 21 cm
Length of woven rawhide strap: 80 cm