tunduk

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The tunduk is the circular wooden crown of a traditional Kyrgyz yurt, symbolizing the home, the universe, and national identity in Kyrgyz culture.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural element
cultural symbol
yurt component
allows light to enter the yurt
smoke to exit the yurt
appearsOn Kyrgyz currency designs
flag of Kyrgyzstan
national emblem of Kyrgyzstan
associatedWith Kyrgyz culture
countryOfOrigin Kyrgyzstan NERFINISHED
culturalSignificance important motif in Kyrgyz decorative arts
key element of Kyrgyz national symbolism
depictedAs red circular sun-like shape with intersecting lines
etymologyLanguage Kyrgyz
surface form: Kyrgyz language
featuredIn Kyrgyz architectural ornamentation
Kyrgyz handicrafts
Kyrgyz national ceremonies
function supports roof poles of the yurt
hasDesign radiating spokes representing roof poles
hasReligiousOrSpiritualAspect represents cosmic order in traditional beliefs
hasShape circular
heritageStatus element of Kyrgyz intangible cultural heritage
locationOnYurt top center of the yurt
madeOf wood
partOf traditional Kyrgyz yurt
positionInStructure crown of the yurt
region Central Asia
relatedTo nomadic pastoralism in Central Asia
yurt roof poles
symbolizes connection between earth and sky
family continuity
home
national identity
universe
usedAs state symbol in Kyrgyzstan
usedBy Kyrgyz people
usedIn nomadic dwelling

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Kyrgyzstan nationalSymbol tunduk