Description
Kazakh Sunduk Chest Handmade Trunk from Southern Kazakhstan – 1900
Kazakh chests were very popular in Kazakh culture before 1920, and some people still keep them in their homes today.
Antique Kazakh furniture called “Sandyk” is a precious possession that preserves valuable objects and utensils for everyday life in the nomadic life of the people.
Nomadic Kazakhs used to collect clothes, objects, various dishes, and blankets in a box. Some large chests were also used as bedding. During nomadic migrations, it was convenient to transport the box by cart, camel, or horse. An internal or external lock was installed to secure the box’s opening. When the box was placed on the ground, wooden legs were placed on all four sides to prevent the bottom from getting wet.
In the past, when a girl was taken away from her family, her clothes and jewelry were placed in a box, and her bedding was placed on top. The girl, who was sent to her future husband’s house, went to work alone. Today, the tradition of carrying a girl in a box is preserved in many parts of the country.
These boxes require great skill. Craftsmen carve the boxes from birch, black willow, and oak. The exterior is decorated with iron, copper stickers, and cardboard ornaments. In the south, the boxes are primarily decorated with painting and carving. Non-ferrous metal decorations are common in the north, central, and eastern regions. In the west, they are embossed and decorated with additional colors.
Dimensions: 110 x 50 cm (depth: 50 cm). Legs: 110 x 38 cm (depth: 50 cm)
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