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Hearst Museum object titled Metal box, accession number 18-493, described as Octagonal tobacco box of brass with hinged cover; cover, base, and sides incised with floral and other designs. Used by men at ceremonies; said by collectors to be “old fashioned.” Length 10.3 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Pastry cutter, accession number 18-525, described as Tin cookie cutter; flower form with metal handle. Dipped in rice flour and egg batter then put in hot coconut oil; used at ceremonies and at end of “Ramadan.” Length 15.5 cm. According to exhibit label, may have been used to shape pastries at ceremonies and at the end of Ramadan.

Hearst Museum object titled Pastry cutter, accession number 18-526, described as Tin cookie cutter; flower form with metal handle. Dipped in rice flour and egg batter then put in hot coconut oil; used at ceremonies and at end of “Ramadan.” Length 15.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Traditional bride doll, accession number 18-449, described as Bride doll; dressed in “Adat” (traditional) wedding costume (”Boneka Anak Daro”); wears shawl and headgear (”Sarong-Songket) of silver brocade red cotton; long red gold thread decorated blouse and gold-like jewelry; on black pedestal base. Height 64 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Traditional groom doll, accession number 18-450, described as (a): groom doll (”Boneka Marapulai), mate to 18-449, dressed in traditional wedding costume (Adat). Height 6.5 cm. (b): with black-painted cane. Length 31.5 cm. (c): and carved wood “kris” painted in black, red and yellow. Length 9.2 cm. Doll is on black pedestal base. Costume: black cotton trousers (Sarawa Galembong). “Serong” (below waist), “Tjawek” (around waist), “Salempang” (across chest), headgear of silver brocade red cotton, long red velvet gold decorated shirt. Compare with 18-435, 439. Base is detatched from doll. 5/29/12, AT.

Hearst Museum object titled Tray, accession number 18-504, described as Circular tray of brass; punched designs include three concentric circles with zig-zag outer circle and multipoint star in center of tray. For carrying platters of delicacies to ceremony and offering delicacies to guests. Traditional ceremonies include weddings, (“Batagak Rumah”)--building a new house, “Turun Mandi” (a ceremony which usually takes place during infancy). Rim diamter 48 cm.