Hollow, oval-shaped sphere. Entire surface has in relief carving. Creature's face at one end with jagged white teeth inset in a hollowed out oval mouth, circular staring eyes of inset pearl-like blue shell with black-painted pupils, wing-like eyebrows attached to the eyes, leaves that form the nose, and a long, slender moustache. Four oval panels on the width-wise circumference, each containing a human figure in European dress: two males, one wearing a wide-brimmed hat while the other is in a long-fringed cloak and a spherical hat; and two females in high-heel shoes and long, patterned dresses, one with a bustle. Fifth panel at the top has a slot opening. Incised hatching covers ground area while leafy plants and other patterned bands fill the other areas. Some openwork. At the opposite end to the creature's face, there is a hole surrounded by a ring and four evenly-spaced leaves projecting outward.

A woman's silver ring with a raised silver setting into which a rectangle of red coral has been set. The engraving is partially worn off, leaving only a remnant of the design.

Pair of men's shoes, slip-on style, with squared toes, and pointed tongues as well as heel backs. The uppers are cut from one piece of tan leather edged with narrow strips of tan leather and attached by thin green leather stitching. Separate triangular leather reinforcements at upper heels are also stitched with green leather. A thick sole is formed by glued layers of leather with extra layers forming the heel and half sole at the front of each shoe. Upper are glued and sewn with a thick strand of fibrous jute (?) string.

Pair of women's cowhide shoes (a-b) with soles made of multi-layered light brown leather sewn together. Pink dyed leather upper with multi-coloured cotton embroidery on toe area, in radiating V-shaped pattern. Leather edging is fastened by off-white stitches. A triangular piece of leather with one edge toothed is attached at the top edge of the upper. Multi-layered sole is glued.

Demonstration backstrap loom (part a) with various attached and/or removable pieces (parts b-n). Part a: loom with front and back wooden loom bars with natural multi-ply cotton string warps attached; strings in dyed green and orange interwoven along inside edges of bars; dyed brown weft string interwoven for 13 rows of plain weave, the end of the weft yarn is attached to a pointed stick which is notched for attached yarn at other end. Dyed blue string attached to loom bars and interwoven to lengthwise selvedges. Part b: slightly curved heddle rod of shaved beige stick tied and wrapped by warp from weaving. Part c: separate shaved beige lease stick or bobbin with angled ends and longitudinal splits. Part d: slightly curved shed stick loosely resting in warp. Part e: separate wooden stick loom bar with knotted end. Part f: lease stick with numerous pin point holes, a rounded end, split 4.5 cm. in from end, other end is burnt and beveled. Part g: bamboo lease stick or heddle rod. Part h: separate wooden batten sword with pointed, triangular ends, rounded along one length, tapering to other side. Part i: separate large dark wooden loom bar with notched ends. Parts j and k: wooden support sticks around which green and orange string is attached. Green string loops (tied and glued) hold j to loom bar farthest from weaving. Part l: separate grey/white synthetic rope, burnt at ends with single knot near one end. Parts m and n: carved light wooden shuttles with pointed ends, carved out section with pointed stick through centre, two points at other end, 'J.L.' carved near end.

The metal arrow point is slender with rounded edges. The shaft is also metal and has squared edges, the underside of which is hollowed out. It is inserted in a wooden shaft and lashed on the sinew cord. One-third of the way along the shaft there is a nick out of it. 10cm. below the end a v-shaped cut has been made through the shaft and a glue-like substance used to hold it together. The end is notched.

Male samurai figure (part a) seated on horse (part b) with one arm perpendicular to body, holding a rattan staff (part c) with his right hand. Left arm rests near long curved sword, attached to waist with silk cord. Quiver with five arrows on back. Figure made of straw, has white ceramic face and black fibre wig, dressed in gold silk brocade, with armour of gold coloured metal lamellae laced with red and pale blue silk and brown leather. Horse (part b) of paper mache(?) is covered in imitation grey fur. Brown glass eyes. Reins of purple and white diagonal striped silk, bridle and long body fringe of red silk, saddle of leather, lacquer, silk and fur.

Wooden, rectangular cabinet shrine (a); open side has inner and outer set of doors, hinged at the sides, each door also hinged in the middle. Painted and lacquered black and gold, with brass trim; outer doors have gold-painted panels; inner doors have slats covered with fine cloth net. Carved panel with phoenix painted gold over inner doors. Inside is shelf with four pillars, under which are three panels with scenes. Drawers (b-c) in lower part of shrine; b has lacquered panel with scene; c is black with brass knob. Lacquered wooden tablet (d) is resting on a carved golden lotus, on two legs with eight Chinese characters.

Figure representing a person on a flat backing of white paper. Front view is depicted of the figure which is made of cloth lightly padded to give a three-dimensional effect having each portion made of a separate piece of cloth with painted details. Hands are made of paper with the figure's left hand holding a plain closed fan. Face is made of white silk. Wearing a black straight-sided hat with a flat crown, and a wide brim, a patterned white silk robe, a dark blue silk sleeveless coat tied under the arms with red thread, white leggings, white socks, and low black shoes. Two pieces of white flannel hemmed in light red-pink silk thread with a loop of the same at the top are sewn to the paper backing.

Figure representing a person on a flat backing of white paper. Front view is depicted of the figure which is made of cloth lightly padded to give a three-dimensional effect having each portion made of a separate piece of cloth with painted details. Hands are made of paper. Face is made of white silk. Holding a long yellow paper stick which is forked at the top. Figure is carrying on the back, a brown frame of two vertical pieces each with a horizontal projection on which rests a grey bundle, 6.5 cm. high, fastened with yellow-green thread. Figure has hair in a topknot. Wearing a grey cotton shirt, white cotton trousers, and sandals. Has a pink sash, and a brown purse hanging from the belt. Two pieces of white flannel hemmed with light green silk thread are sewn to the paper backing.