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Hearst Museum object titled Axe, accession number 9-9131, described as axe; for lumbering; double-bladed with wooden handle; lumbering axe; commercially manufactured

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1110, described as Basket: plaited tube body of rattan, flared at top. Cross shaped wood base with rattan framing. Two bark straps. Twill plaiting. Basket used for carrying rice during harvest, plaiting also for general purpose carrying. Worn on back, harvested rice filled over shoulder. During rice harvest, carrying rice to be dried, during fruit harvest also storage container. Materials gathered by men. Framing and ties made by men, body usually woven by women. Remarks: “Rotan undang” (”Korthalsia” spelling?). “rotan kerai” (”Calamus luridus,” Becc.), “rotan tunggai” (”Calamus penicillatus,” Roxberap) (”Artocarpus elastica,” Reinw.), “meranti” (”Shorea” spelling?) This basket contains shavings of rattan from repair. Base was retied just before purpose. T o remove shavings will bring bad luck!! Cost in U.S. dollars: 8.75. Height 47.5 cm. Top opening diameter 37 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Blade, accession number 18-1276, described as Blade, short shaft bent for hafting. Haft end twisted. Looks hand forged. Cutting or weeding in field. Length 8 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bucket, accession number 9-9092, described as bucket; cylindrical water holder, wooden with split bamboo hoops; holding water; used by cooper; made commercially

Hearst Museum object titled Camel collar, accession number 9-16372, described as Collar: collar for camel. Red woven cotton band decorated with shells, tufting and mirrors. Length 92 cm., width 6.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Camel kneeband, accession number 9-16373, described as Knee Band: trappings for camel. Red cotton, woven, decorated with shells, tufting. Length 45.4 cm., width 5.6 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Camel trappings, accession number 9-16374, described as Foot band: trappings for camel. red cotton band, woven, decorated with cotton tufting and shells. Length 40 cm., width 4.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Camel trappings, accession number 9-16375, described as Collar: trappings for camel. Collar woven in red cotton band, decorated with tufts, tassels, mirrors and white glass buttons. Length 107 cm., width 5.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Can, accession number 18-1624, described as Container, metal, rectangular, with carrying handle soldered to top; twist cap pouring spout in corner of top; painted black, red, and yellow; manufacturers trade name (”SHIT”) and instructions painted on paper wrapping; 1 gallon insecticide container