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Hearst Museum object titled Backpack, accession number 18-1274, described as Backpack with closure. Heavy rectangular rattan frame with lighter rattan of twill and herringbone weave forming body of pack. Straps herringbone weave. When purchased said to be ca. 10 years old. Pack 54 cm long, 34 cm wide. Straps 89 cm long.

Hearst Museum object titled Bag, accession number 18-1267, described as Bag; twill plaited, of black and natural rattan. Geometric pattern. Straps alternated black and white geometric pattern. For use by men when traveling beyond the village. In it are usually carried rive and tobacco, a spare waist cloth, a sleeping mat, sometimes a palm leaf rain mat, a roll of dried banana leaves for making cigarettes, and perhaps a cap for wearing in the house. The Punan women make them and trade them to several neighboring tribes who greatly prize them. Length 58 cm. Bag length 30 cm. Bag width 23 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 10-1631, described as Checker-woven carrying basket of buri, green, natural, green bottom, 11½ inches high

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 10-1626, described as Folded and laced carrying basket of buri leaves; open mouth; laced with nito; fiber carrying strap

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 10-1630, described as Checker-woven carrying basket of buri, green, natural, green bottom, 12½ inches high

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 10-1637, described as Coiled close weave carrying basket, rattan and split bamboo, 7¼ inches wide

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 10-1636, described as Hexagonal open weave carrying basket, rattan, square bottom, round top, 9 inches high

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 10-1633, described as Large carrying basket of rattan (wicker-weave), fiber strap, 14 inches high

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1189, described as Basket, man’s knapsack, plaited, with elaborate design flanked by an upper and lower band of triangles, all in black. Coiled plaque in base. Tall cylindrical shape. Attached plaited carrying straps. For use by men when traveling beyond village. In it are usually carried rice and tabacco, a spare waist cloth, a sleeping mat, sometimes a palm leaf rain mat, a roll of dried banana leaves for making cigarettes, and perhaps a cap for wearing in the house. Traded to several adjacent tribes. Made by women. Designs: [drawn symbol] = the snake that eats the fruit of the “bumut” tree. Outer borders of triangles = “tumpal.” Height 41 cm. Width 21.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Basket, accession number 18-1191, described as Basket, plaited, cylindrical shape, men’s knapsack, with principle design of diamonds flanked by wave patterns, all in black. Twill plaited plaque in base, and attached carrying straps. For use by men when traveling beyond the village. In it are usually carried rive and tobacco, a spare waist cloth, a sleeping mat, sometimes a palm leaf rain mat, a roll of dried banana leaves for making cigarettes, and perhaps a cap for wearing in the house. Traded to several adjacent tribes. Made by women. Height 35 cm. Width 25 cm.