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Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1556, described as Food cover, pandanus leaf, alternating linear and geometric bead pattern on alternating yellow, brown and beige cloth. Roman script in black on inside bottom. Metal-like band around rim. Glass-like mirror missing on base. Heavy ornamentation. Width 25 cm. Depth 9.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-341, described as Oval basket with ring base; looped coiling with rattan foundation. Rim length 24.5 cm. Height 12.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Container, accession number 10-2377, described as Container; black bamboo; fiber string handle; 11 inches by 3¼ inches

Hearst Museum object titled Winnower, accession number 18-1108, described as Basket: winnowing basket. Tear drop shaped, brown. Body material not known, rattan frame. Damaged. Used to winnow rice or other materials. To separate different grades of pounded flour. Made by aboriginal tribe, Sakai? Bought in local markets and used by women. Some “niru” are also made locally by women only, but the better quality specimens are purchased and said to be made by an “orang asli” tribe. Cost in U.S. dollars: 1.25. Length 71.5 cm. Width at widest 50 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Winnower, accession number 18-480, described as Rice winnower in twill plaiting; two plaited inner handles. Made by men, used by women and girls. From Bali Gurah. 44 x 58 cm.