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Hearst Museum object titled Birdcage, accession number 18-512, described as Barrel shaped bird cage; frame of bamboo splints, two ends of wooden rounds, handle of carved wood; contains well for water and platform for bananas. Made by men; “Silindik” is a small green and yellow bird. Including handle width 43.7 cm. Including handle height 32 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Birdcage, accession number 18-513, described as Round bird cage for bird called “Balam;” sides of bamboo splints, floor of bamboo strips in twill plaiting; elaborate silvered brass hanging hook (”Sangkutan Sangka”). Also has parts of rattan wood and “Idjuek.” Cage only height ca. 16 cm, diameter 30 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Bird roost, accession number 18-514, described as Bird roost; round base of bamboo hoop and sticks; mahogany handle; two bamboo cups. For “Balam,” a dove like bird kept as a pet; made by specialist. Height 33.4 cm.