“Treasures of Yakutia” exhibition shows unique minerals and diamonds
As part of the days of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the exhibition “Treasures of Yakutia” was held at the National Museum in Astana, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The exhibition presents exclusive, original works by masters of decorative and applied arts, as well as mineralogical samples from the collection of the Treasury of the Republic of Sakha.
Visitors could get acquainted with a variety of traditional Yakut knives, souvenirs made from rare materials, such as mammoth ivory, and inlaid with precious stones.
The exhibition included four sections: “Embroidered map of the Republic of Sakha”, “The cult of the horse in the culture of the peoples of Eurasia”, “Treasury of Yakutia” and “Blacksmith’s craft of Yakutia”.
The composition "Shining of Diamonds" with more than two thousand precious stones on a silver plate captured special attention.
"Embroidered Map of Yakutia", created by 16 Yakut craftsmen, tells about the traditions, life and culture of the peoples living in the republic.
One of the unique mineralogical samples that attracted the attention of visitors was charoite, a rare mineral known for its distinctive purple color and intricate patterns, the only deposit of which is Yakutia.
The exhibition also featured works by students and novice craftsmen.
