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ContainerB496 a-m

Cylindrical container with design around the upper portion that consists of a horizontal geometric band of compressed lines, with another of circles that have a pair of lines within, and is decorated with three woven bands and several dark rings with a simple handle. Container (part a) has four more small cylindrical containers within, two (parts c and d) of which hold darts. The first small container (part b) is open at one end, while the other end is rounded with a small hole. The second small container (part c) is thinner than part b and open at one end while the other end is rounded. The second small container (part c) has seven darts (parts f-l), two of which have covers on them. The third small container (part d) is of medium size, open at one end while the other end is flat with a hole. This container also has a bundle of seven darts (part m), one of which has a cover on it. The fourth small container (part e) is the smallest--wrapped wtih string, it is closed at one end while a plug is in the other end.

Culture
Western Indonesian
Material
bamboo grass, rattan and dye ?
Made in
Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeB485

Long knife, or sword (part a) and scabbard (part b). Scroll design is on the carved curved handle (part a) which is decorated with black hair and is wound with dark braided fibre. The long, flat metal blade (part a) is straight along the top with a curved edge along the bottom and comes to a pointed tip at the upper end. The scabbard (part b) has a lizard in relief and is decorated with black hair.

Culture
Bidayuh ?
Material
deer antler, wood, rattan, hair, fibre and brass metal ?
Made in
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordB486

The end of the handle has a double petal design with a circular knob in the centre. The handle has a leaf pattern on its sides and also on the hand guard. The blade is thin where it meets the hand guard and gets thicker towards the point. The blade has an old coat of yellowish varnish.

Culture
Western Indonesian ?
Material
brass metal and steel metal
Made in
Borneo, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordB488

Long sword with handle that has an engraved plant motif pattern on each side. Sides of handle protrude slightly with scalloped points to create an overall T-shaped handle. End of handle is in the shape of a lobed finial and once had an inset panel on the end. The blade is long and flares slightly upwards.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
Material
brass metal and steel metal
Made in
India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Decorated TuskB577

Tusk carved with figures and plants decorating it.

Culture
Western Indonesian ?
Material
elephant ivory
Made in
Bali, Indonesia ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Stringed Musical InstrumentB499

A thin brown piece that has a long tongue attached at one end. The piece is slightly rounded with one rounded end and one pointed end. There is a toggle at one end and a loop at the other with another rod.

Culture
Western Indonesian
Material
bamboo grass and fibre
Made in
Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlB498

Round dark brown wood bowl that has an abstract spiral design handle and double-grooved pouring lips.

Culture
Bidayuh
Material
wood
Made in
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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DaggerB497

Horn handle with a brass ferrule. Thumb piece made of old copper coin. Sheath is in two sections and held together by a brass point and strip and a band of wrapped string. Knife is forged steel.

Culture
Philippines
Material
wood, brass metal, copper metal, steel metal, fibre and horn
Made in
Philippines
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeB491

Long knife, or sword, with a bone handle. The bone handle curves to one side and is carved with a hole in the centre and a circular knob on the end. The handle grip is wrapped with tightly woven metal links and secured with overlaying wire. The base of the blade has a row of brass inlay dots extending towards the point; where the dots end, a swirl pattern cut through the steel begins. One edge of the blade tapers three times before reaching the point.

Culture
Bidayuh ?
Material
brass metal, bone and iron metal ?
Made in
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordB490

Long sword with handle that has an engraved plant motif pattern on each side. Sides of handle protrude slightly with scalloped points to create an overall T-shaped handle. End of handle is in the shape of a lobed finial and once had an inset panel on the end. The blade is long and flares slightly upwards.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
Material
brass metal and steel metal
Made in
India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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