Linden is one of the symbols of the Czech Republic, the largest tree in the country; its leaves are depicted on the state papers and securities, banknotes, coins.
Non-fluffing carpet (tapestry) with the coat of arms of Czechoslovakia on a linden tree
Czechoslovakia ,
МЗСБ ОФ 75
310 (290 without fringe) x 320 cm
thread (warp – cotton (horizontal), weft – wool), weaving, crochet
Non-fluffing carpet (tapestry) with the coat of arms of Czechoslovakia on a linden tree. Handwork of folk artist Kristina.
A gift from the delegation of the city of Ostrava to the working people of Volgograd on the 20th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi troops on the Volga, 1963.
North Moravian region, Valašské Meziříčí
See also
Koto, a Japanese plucked musical instrument
Japan ,
1991
Koto, a Japanese plucked musical instrument
Koto, a Japanese plucked musical instrument. Present from the Japanese delegation to the hero city of Volgograd, [before 1991]
Koto or Japanese zither is a plucked musical instrument, similar to the Russian gusli. It has long and slightly arched wooden body. Its thirteen strings are made from synthetic fiber. It is tuned based on the 6 traditional gagaku tonalities. Koto is sounded with plectrums.
Traditional whip of shepherds in northeastern Brazil
Brazil ,
1953
Traditional whip of shepherds in northeastern Brazil
A gift from a group of Brazilian medical workers who visited Stalingrad in 1953. The whip consists of three twisted leather straps tied together. The gap between the straps is 8 cm. The handle is braided with thin straw of two colours. At the end of the handle there is a metal ring with a leather loop.
