Object type: ethnography / Collection place: Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia / Function: 1.4 Transportation - Hearst Museum Portal Search Results

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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 Bamboo carved case, accession number 18-20a,b, described as Bamboo general carrying box; similar to 18-19, smaller.

Hearst Museum object titled Bamboo carved case, accession number 18-21a,b, described as Bamboo general carrying box; negative leech design; brass wire braid around mouth. (b): plain wood stopper. Similar to 18-20.

Hearst Museum object titled Bamboo carved case, accession number 18-18a,b, described as Palmwood general carrying box. For lime and betel; feather; headdress, etc

Hearst Museum object titled Bamboo container, accession number 18-19a,b, described as Bamboo general carrying box; with vermillion; leech design in negative pattern; brass wire braid around mouth. (b): wood stopper.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1659, described as Basket, headhunter’s; plaited; freestanding, round rim reinforced with bamboo; square bottom with crossed bamboo strips leading to top as stiffeners; plaited backpack style straps (two), geometric dyed design on exterior. Used to carry human heads after hunt, called “Kanju.” Height 29.5 cm. Rim diameter 32.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1352, described as Basket, closed-work back-pack; patterned; cylindrical, with separated bottom panel; incorporates two shoulder straps woven of same material as basket. For carrying items upon the back or shoulder. Height 33 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1350, described as Basket, closed-work back-pack; patterned; cylindrical, with separated bottom panel; incorporates two shoulder straps woven of same material as basket. For carrying items upon the back or shoulder. Height 38.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1354, described as Basket, closed-work back-pack; patterned; cylindrical, with separated bottom panel; incorporates two shoulder straps woven of same material as basket. For carrying items upon the back or shoulder. Height 37.5 cm.