Set of 5 brass clappers (parts a-e) and a cloth bag (part f). Clappers are identical in shape and size: half circles with a curved top edge and flat bottom, thin, all unmarked. The carrying case is rectangular, made of patterned blue and white cotton that closes with a pull tie at top.

Pair of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of two long rectangular pieces of curved bamboo, tied together at one end with white woven cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper. No decoration or inscription.

Pair of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of two long rectangular pieces of curved bamboo, tied together at one end with a double strand of white twisted cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. No decoration or inscription.

Set of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of five rectangular pieces of curved bamboo seperated by metal washers. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. These are joined together with a braided, unbleached cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper and the holes at the centre of each washer. The rope is knotted on one side of the instrument.

Set of bamboo clappers. Instrument consists of six rectangular pieces of bamboo seperated by metal washers. The end piece is longer, with a decoratively carved top ending in a point. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. The pieces of the instrument are joined together with a woven rope of unbleached cotton looped through two holes bored through each piece of bamboo and the holes at the centre of the washers. The rope is knotted on one side of the instrument.

Set of bamboo clappers (part a) and accompanying cloth bag (part b). Instrument consists of five rectangular pieces of curved bamboo seperated by metal coins. The bamboo is finished in lacquer. These are joined together with a thick, braided red cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each clapper and the square holes at the centre of each coin. The rope is decoratively knotted on one side, with tassels falling from the knot. The cotton carrying bag is blue with a white pattern of foliage and dots. It closes with a pull tie at top.

Set of wooden clappers and accompanying cloth bag (part b). Instrument consists of three long, rectangular pieces of lacquered wood, the topmost with a central raised spine, the others flat. An inscription in Chinese characters is carved into the wood of the top piece, filled with green paint. The clappers are joined together with a thick, braided red cotton rope looped through two holes bored through each piece of wood, and decoratively knotted on one side with tassels falling from the ends. The cotton carrying bag is blue with a white pattern of foliage and dots, and has a pull cord at the top.

Gift of Victor P. Nunez

Corn husk pouch or bag. Bag is rectangular, with one end folding overtop a pouch and securing with two leather ties. The interior of pouch and flap are woven cotton, while woven corn husk fibre creates the exterior layer. Dyed fibres are worked in, loose ends showing on the underside. Decorations are of triangular shapes and crossed lines, in purple, red, orange and yellow. The flap is edged with leather, and two hide straps are sewn to the backside.

Small beaded pouch. Bag is made of brown velvet edged in red cotton, with heavy beading in images of long leaves (oak?), other foliage, and flowers. The bag's shape is rounded with large scallops at the bottom hem. At top, two scalloped flaps fall to either side of the opening, one of which hides a small pocket. The inside of the pouch and underside of the flaps are lined in a stiff cotton. A small black strap of fabric is attached to the pouch at its top corners.