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Basket3489/23 a-b

Squat basket (part a) with a separate lid (part b). Basket and lid are naturally coloured and formed from coils of rattan(?), secured together with plant fibre. Basket has a circular opening, with a raised edge, that curves outward into a bulbous body. It tapers towards the bottom to form a high foot, that flares slightly at the base. Base is flat and has a small hole in the centre, which is also visible from the basket interior. Lid is circular and has a high, flared lip that rests overtop of the basket’s raised edge. Centre of lid has a hole, which is also visible from the interior.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan ? and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/20

Circular basketry plate, with a wide lip and small well. Base is flat and has a hole in its centre, visible from both sides. Plate is made of coils of rattan(?), secured together with plant fibre. Rim is entirely covered in plant fibre. Well and lip are separate pieces, bound together at the edges. Plant fibres throughout plate alternate between different shades of brown, creating horizontal stripe patterns.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre, dye and rattan ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3489/8

Woven conical hat with tiered, rod brim. Top rods are naturally coloured, bottom rod has painted red and black sections. Material above painted sections, binding rods together, are also black and red. Naturally coloured loop, along side of brim, for hanging purposes. Hat is done in three sections with vertical bands of geometric patterns in their centres. Section backgrounds are naturally covered. Bands are made of decorated diagonal rows, of varying widths. Designs alternate between joined rectangles, plain lines and joined squares. Designs are painted black and red in vertical stripes. Sections are bordered by rods, covered in coils of red plant fibre. Coiled materials extend upward, over tip of hat, and create a three-arched loop. Tip of hat is red and black with red geometric motifs throughout.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and paint
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3489/10

Woven conical hat with tiered, rod brim. Bottom rods are dark brown, top rod is painted red. Hat is done in three sections with vertical bands of geometric patterns in their centres. Section backgrounds are naturally coloured. Bands have centre of concentric diamonds, trimmed on either side with triangles. Three vertical lines run through geometric patterns. Lines done in red, diamonds and triangles done in black. Sections are bordered by rods, covered in coils of red and dark brown plant fibre. Coiled materials extend upward, over tip of hat, and create a three-arched loop. Tip of hat is black and dark brown.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and paint
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/25

Rigid, cylindrical basket with wide lip, tapering to a smaller base. Base is made of wood, sides made of strips of rattan(?). Strips are tied together, at intervals, with braided plant fibre. Strips are solid at base of basket, before splitting in two towards the top edge. Structure of basket formed with interior coils of rattan(?). Two coils along the top edge. Raised foot nailed to base, made of bark. Two additional strips attached to back of basket, with a long braided strap secured to both of them.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
metal, bark, rattan, wood and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/21

Woven basket with a circular opening and flat, square base. Lip of basket is folded over, onto the exterior sides. Lip forms a wide, plain border along the top edge. Bottom edge of lip is stitched flat to basket sides. Small loop handle at front centre of basket, along bottom edge of lip. Handle consists of two plant fibre bundles knotted together.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/19

Rectangle-like basket with attached lid. Container has a circular opening, flaring out to curved shoulders. Body is square, with rounded sides, and has a short foot, made of rattan(?) strips. Basket and lid are dyed and woven in horizontal chevrons. Structure of lid and basket made from exterior coils of rattan(?), covered in dyed golden brown plant fibre. Basket and lid are coloured brown-red and have dark brown decorations throughout. Decorations consist of dash lines, forming connected diamonds. Bottom of basket and top of lid have large dark brown “X”’s, with square centres. Lid is fitted and covers top of basket, down to the flared shoulders. Top of lid has a raised square rim, made of rattan(?) strips. Sides are rounded. Lid is attached to basket with braided cord, threaded through exterior coils of lid and basket. Excess cord at top of lid, allowing it to lift away from basket opening. When fully removed from basket, lid hangs along side.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre, rattan ? and dye
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/16

Circular basket, with incurved sides, rounded base and short foot. Naturally coloured and woven in intersecting, diagonal lines. Rim is braided and foot consists of bundled plant fibres. Structure of basket is formed with an internal coil of rattan(?), along the bottom edge of the sides. Base has a spiral swirl motif in the centre, made of thin strips of rattan(?). Edges of basket base protrude sharply overtop foot.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
rattan and plant fibre
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Basket3489/15

Woven basket with circular opening and square base. Is naturally coloured and woven in alternating sections of horizontal and vertical chevrons. Lip of basket is formed by an exterior coil of rattan(?), covered in plant fibre. Thin braid of plant fibre attached to top of coil. Small loop, made of braided plant fibre, tied to back centre of basket opening. Sides and base are rounded, bottom corners are slightly pointed.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and rattan ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Hat3489/11

Woven conical hat with tiered, rod brim. All rods are naturally coloured. Hat is done in three sections with vertical bands of geometric patterns in their centres. Section backgrounds are naturally coloured. Bands are rows of concentric diamonds, painted black. Five vertical lines, done in red, run through pattern. Central line is wider than others. Sections are bordered by rods, covered in coils of red plant fibre. Coiled materials extend upward, over top of hat, and create a three-arched loop. Tip of hat is black and red, with red geometric motifs throughout.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and paint
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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