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Gong Beater3489/29

Wooden gong beater with a flat back and curved front. Head of beater has a rounded top edge and rectangular body. It then tapers into a cylindrical handle. Front is naturally coloured, back has darkened to a brown-black. In the centre back, where the head meets the handle, is a large piece of bees wax(?).

Culture
Sabahan
Material
wood and bee wax ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Gong Beater3489/28

Gong beater made out of rough, golden brown, plant fibre. It has a domed head that tapers into a cylindrical handle, with a flat base. There is bees wax(?) residue along its handle.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
plant fibre and bee wax ?
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Musical Instrument3489/6

Mouth organ (sompoton) made of bamboo pipes inserted into a dried gourd, sealed together with bees wax. Pipes are bundled together, with plant fibre ties, in two rows of four. Pipes in top row are all the same height, length of bottom pipes vary. Small holes along sides of pipes on outer edges. Gourd mouth piece has a circular body and long, thin neck that extends to the side.

Culture
Sabahan
Material
gourd fruit, bamboo grass, plant fibre and bee wax
Made in
Sabah, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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