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Hearst Museum object titled Ancestor figurine, accession number 18-989, described as Figurine, ancestor; carved hardwood, dark brown; male figure; hands claspes in front of body; headdress resembles spearpoint standing in air. Length 32.3 cm. Width 4 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Ancestor figurine, accession number 18-962, described as figurine, ancestor; carved hardwood figure, blackened over most of body surface; palmette headdress, long earrings, necklace, hands clasped in front of body; stands on small base with slightly bent knees

Hearst Museum object titled Beverage container, accession number 18-1424, described as Beverage container, wood, circular with carved creatures biting each other in the rump; humorous. For storing and carrying liquid, possibly for an intoxicating beverage considering its small capacity. Length 17 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Carving, accession number 18-1528, described as Carving. Made of hardwood. Shows four faces arranged in a chaotic manner. Two faces are on figures carved out of limbs extending from a central demonic face. Insect damaged. Height 80 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Carving, accession number 18-1529, described as Carving. Made of hardwood. Water scene with fish, two sea creatures, a demon, and a monkey all intertwined. One sea creature is attacking the other. Height 63 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Charm, accession number 18-1, described as Wooden charm: mythical animal; carved and incised, hair bristles on snout. Length 11 5/8 inches. Height 5 3/4 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Fan, accession number 18-236, described as Fan; depicts Brahma in temple (top center), two handmaidens (top left and right); base is carving of Rangda (evil witch). Length 10 inches. Said to be fishbone.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 18-263, described as Ivory carving of “Sita” riding on “Garuda;” carved wood base. Sita is Rama’s wife. Height 6 1/2 inches.

Hearst Museum object titled Figurine, accession number 18-75, described as Carving: wood; cow with antlers; sitting; tail curved up back; natural wood color with traces of white pigment; monkey on back. Used to decorate houses. Probably represents carabao. Height to antlers 16 inches. Base 7 x 5 1/2 inches.