Calendar board, dark-stained wood; engraved board with multiple squares, some with circles within; diamond design down length of board; border on three sides has single eye and continuous floral design in deep relief. Augury board (”calenda”) for determining lucky and unlucky days for various enterprises. 30-day lunar months and seven day weeks. 37.7 x 11.4 cm.
Donor:
Lawrence E. Dawson
Collection place:
Malaysia
Object type:
ethnography
Function:
5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions