This striking tent-pole storage bag originates from southern Uzbekistan and dates to circa 1979. Measuring 40 inches by 17 inches (102 cm x 43 cm), this elongated textile is in very good condition. It is a functional artifact of nomadic life, crafted with dense cotton embroidery on a sturdy cotton base, originally used by the Uzbek and Tajik tribes of the southern steppes to protect and transport the wooden struts of their yurts.

The composition is defined by a series of bold, graphic geometric medallions that reflect the unique aesthetic of the Lakai and Kungrat tribal groups. These medallions feature vibrant red and cream centers with stepped, maze-like borders in black and yellow, symbolizing the "sky gate" or cosmic order. The vertical field is further embellished with rows of stylized ram's horn motifs (nuska gul or kuchkorak), which are ancient nomadic symbols of fertility, strength, and protection against the "evil eye". The side panels are decorated with vertical bands of geometric latch-hook patterns, a hallmark of Central Asian nomadic textile art.

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