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1231. EAP117/62/1/29

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/29
Title:
Jato Ceremonial Hair
Scope & Content:
Bunch of woman's hair which is cut during a ceremony where pusaka items are publically displayed known as kenduri sko. These bunches of hair are regarded as sacred objects
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1232. EAP117/62/1/30

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/30
Title:
Bungo Aut Headdress Ornament
Scope & Content:
Female headdress accessories (here together with rice, areca nuts, betel leaves, and a ball of cotton threads)
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1233. EAP117/62/1/31

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/31
Title:
Healing Stones (Mentiko)
Scope & Content:
These sacred stones (and shells) are believed be able to cure diseases and to neutralise poison. In most applications the stones are immersed in water, and the water is then applied to the skin or consumed
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1234. EAP117/62/1/32

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/32
Title:
Knife
Scope & Content:
Ceremonial knife
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1235. EAP117/62/1/33

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/33
Title:
Ceremonial Staff
Scope & Content:
Staff used by the head of a ceremony
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1236. EAP117/62/1/34

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/34
Title:
Firesteel
Scope & Content:
Fire-starting tool
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1237. EAP117/62/1/35

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/35
Title:
Kris
Scope & Content:
Ceremonial dagger used as part of the customary attire
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1238. EAP117/62/1/36

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/36
Title:
Sword
Scope & Content:
Used as a weapon as well as for ceremonial and representative purposes
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1239. EAP117/62/1/37

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/37
Title:
Gong
Scope & Content:
This gong was reported having been used in healing rituals
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
Tiff images

1240. EAP117/62/1/38

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP117/62/1/38
Title:
Belanga Vessel
Scope & Content:
Vessel used for storing ceremonaisl money (jakat)
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
14th century-20th century
Extent:
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