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Congkak Burung Petalawati

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Congkak Burung Petalawati

This congkak was originally from Kelantan and used by the Kelantan nobility in the late 19^th century.

Blue and White Fruit Basket

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Blue and White Fruit Basket

The blue and white fruit basket from Diana shipwreck is decorated with a landscape view of lakes and pavillions.

Baby Carrier

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Baby Carrier

An Orang Ulu baby carrier in Sarawak embellished with a human figure represents a guardian spirit to scare away evil spirits from distrubing children.

The popularity of foot binding rose dramatically during the Ming Dynasty throughout China. The bound foot is regarded as a mark of gentility, refinement, submissiveness and perseverance of a woman. Usually the weaving patterns and floral motifs on the shoes is determined by the wearer.

Kendi

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Kendi

This kettle from Sarawak is made of copper and decorated with animal motifs. Usually it is used in religious ceremonies, weddings and festivals.

Caping

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Caping

The caping is an accessory used to cover the genitals of boys and girls in the past. Typically, children would wear it after they reach the age of one year. The caping was made from gold, silver, copper, iron, wood, coconut shell or sea shell.

Geduk

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Geduk

The geduk is a drum with two sides and classified under the membranofon category where the sound is produced by striking the skin that cover the top of the musical instrument. These instruments are originated from Kelantan and widely played in puppet show and menora.

Sumba Hair Comb

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Sumba Hair Comb

This tortoise shell hair comb is usually worn by the high society Sumba women.

Container

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Container

This mangosteen shaped silver container with decoration of mangrove leaves is used to store jewelry.

Keris Semenanjung

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Keris Semenanjung

Semenanjung kris is a dagger widely used in Peninsular Malaysia. Its form inspired by a manufacturing technique known as 'wrought Melaka' which dates back to the time of the Melaka Sultanate.

Congkak Burung Petalawati

Congkak Burung Petalawati

Blue and White Fruit Basket

Blue and White Fruit Basket

Baby Carrier

Baby Carrier

Foot Binding Shoes

Foot Binding Shoes

Kendi

Kendi

Caping

Caping

Geduk

Geduk

Sumba Hair Comb

Sumba Hair Comb

Container

Container

Keris Semenanjung

Keris Semenanjung

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