Gold metal keychain in the form of the kazakh national musical instrument called a kyl kobyz (see notes) which is attached to a round ring and a lobster claw clasp.
| Object ID | 689 |
| Type | Gifts |
| Donor | Nina G. Kozbagarova |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Material | metal; gold color coating; enamel; Swarowski crystals |
| Dimensions | L 3 cm × H 13 cm × P 1 cm |
| Inscriptions | There is an added tag to the keyring with the word "Kazakhstan" and "Empire" is printed on the back of the neck of the instrument. |
| Location | 1a |
| Place | Palazzo Coppini, Firenze |
Notes
The Keychain was produced byt the company Empire (www.empire.kz)and was received in its orgianal gift box and bag.
The gift was from the Dean of the Architecture Department of KAZAGASA in Almaty, Kasahstan.
The kyl kobyz is an ancient string instrument. It has two strings made of horsehair. The resonating cavity is usually covered with goat leather.
Traditionally kobyzes were sacred instruments, owned by shamans and bakses (traditional spiritual medics). According to legends, the kobyz and its music could banish evil spirits, sicknesses and death.
