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Hearst Museum object titled Winnower, accession number 1-71232, described as Winnower, open plain twined, with cloth strap attached and a reinforcing hoop around the rim. No decoration. Made with shoots.
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 1-20889, described as Winnower basket; twined. Warp and weft are Redbud (Cercis occidentalis).
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.
Hearst Museum object titled Winnower, accession number 9-9119, described as winnower; bark over bamboo frame; scoop shaped with wire repair; winnow; winnowing rice or barley; home product
Hearst Museum object titled Winnower, accession number 9-9109, described as winnower; bamboo woven scoop shaped sifter; tarami sifter for removing leaves, twigs from beans; made by home industry

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