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Start Over Donor Bernard G. Saunders Function 1.4 Transportation
Hearst Museum object titled Backpack, accession number 18-1274, described as Backpack with closure. Heavy rectangular rattan frame with lighter rattan of twill and herringbone weave forming body of pack. Straps herringbone weave. When purchased said to be ca. 10 years old. Pack 54 cm long, 34 cm wide. Straps 89 cm long.
Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 18-1267, described as Bag; twill plaited, of black and natural rattan. Geometric pattern. Straps alternated black and white geometric pattern. For use by men when traveling beyond the village. In it are usually carried rive and tobacco, a spare waist cloth, a sleeping mat, sometimes a palm leaf rain mat, a roll of dried banana leaves for making cigarettes, and perhaps a cap for wearing in the house. The Punan women make them and trade them to several neighboring tribes who greatly prize them. Length 58 cm. Bag length 30 cm. Bag width 23 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Paddle, accession number 18-1254, described as Paddle (boat paddle); reddish brown wood with some openwork curvilinear designs. Used by a Dayak girl. Compare with 18-1255; one of these is a floater, the other a sinker. Cost $14.00. Length 94 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Paddle, accession number 18-1255, described as Paddle (boat paddle); reddish brown wood; large abstract design on both faces of paddle and two grooves excised from both edges. Used by a Dayak boy (compare with 18-1254); one of these is a floater, the other a sinker. Cost $14.00. Length 95.5 cm.

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