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Hearst Museum object titled Axe, accession number 18-1674, described as Axe blade, stone; triangular, tapered, with semi-circular working edge; polished

Hearst Museum object titled Axe, accession number 18-11, described as Ax: steel blade

Hearst Museum object titled Axe, accession number 18-12, described as Ax: steel blade; openwork carving on handle

Hearst Museum object titled Axe sheath, accession number 18-29, described as Small bag with rattan handle: very thick hide of rhinoceros. Ax sheath.

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 Birdcage, accession number 18-513, described as Round bird cage for bird called “Balam;” sides of bamboo splints, floor of bamboo strips in twill plaiting; elaborate silvered brass hanging hook (”Sangkutan Sangka”). Also has parts of rattan wood and “Idjuek.” Cage only height ca. 16 cm, diameter 30 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 Bull bell, accession number 18-58, described as Bull bell, brass, wooden clapper

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

Hearst Museum object titled Carabao bell, accession number 18-307, described as same as 18-306 with bone clapper; height: 4 1/8 in.