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CAS 1990-0005-0006   CAS 1990-0005-0006; Paper cutout
Category Textiles; Visual Arts
Object Name Paper cutout
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987-1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper
Description Cutout embroidery pattern showing design of peach and 2 gourds; For use, this pattern is placed over textile panel and then embroidery is done directly over pattern, completely covering it in the process; Completed panel is then sewn to sleeve or other area of garment to be decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 33.0, Thickness = 0.0, Length = 23.9

Catalog Number

CAS 1990-0005-0007   CAS 1990-0005-0007; Paper cutout
Category Textiles; Visual Arts
Object Name Paper cutout
Culture Miao
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist. Guizhou Province
County Leishan
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987-1988
Collection Name N/A
Materials Paper
Description Cutout embroidery pattern showing butterfly design in center and groups of fish in lower corners; For use, this pattern is placed over textile panel and then embroidery is done directly over pattern, completely covering it in the process; Completed panel is then sewn to sleeve or other area of garment to be decorated.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 31.7, Thickness = 0.0, Length = 22.5

Catalog Number CAS 2017-0005-0032   CAS 2017-0005-0032; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Twine
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere covered in thick netting; Netting extends at the top and is looped to form a handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 26.2

Catalog Number

CAS 2017-0005-0033   CAS 2017-0005-0033; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Twine
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere covered in thick netting; Netting extends at the top and is knotted to form a handle.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 32.8

Catalog Number

CAS 2017-0005-0034   CAS 2017-0005-0034; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass; Twine; Metal
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere covered in thick netting; Netting extends at the top to form a handle which is covered with a metal cylinder.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 32.3

Catalog Number

CAS 2017-0005-0035   CAS 2017-0005-0035; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Small translucent blue glass sphere; Missing original netting.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 8.3

Catalog Number

CAS 2017-0005-0036   CAS 2017-0005-0036; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Translucent blue glass sphere; Missing original netting.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 14.9

Catalog Number

CAS 2017-0005-0037   CAS 2017-0005-0037; Fishing float
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing float
Culture Micronesian and Japanese
Global Region Oceania (East Asia)
Country Federated States of Micronesia (Japan)
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940
Collection Name N/A
Materials Glass
Description Japanese fishing float, recovered and used in Yap; Large translucent blue glass sphere; Missing original netting.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 24.9

Catalog Number

CAS 1989-0002-0002   CAS 1989-0002-0002; Hat
Category Accessories/Ornaments
Object Name Hat
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindinao
County
Other Geographic Data Sulu Archipelago region
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Canvas; Leaves; Rattan
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Max Diam = 33.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0004-0002   CAS 1995-0004-0002; Knife
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Knife
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Horn; Brass; Silver
Description Cleaver style implement with cut out design on distal end and a design of plugs on the back of the blade composed of brass and another metal; The handle is composed of horn with a design of brass plugs, the bolster area has a cross-hatched design, the tang is a half tang with brass rivets, handle also has a silver band around it; The butt of the handle is carved.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 13.8, Thickness = 2.3, Length = 39.8

Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0004-0004   CAS 1995-0004-0004; Sword
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Copper
Description Single edged blade with etched design on back half of blade; Blade is slightly curved with the bend coming at the midpoint of the blade; Design is floral/leafy, handle is carved wood with a white pigment in the engraved areas on the proximal end, the distal end has alternating bands of copper and silver (?).
Dimensions (cm) Width = 16.5, Thickness = 4.1, Length = 88.8

Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0004-0005   CAS 1995-0004-0005; Sword (kris)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword (kris)
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Silver; Twine
Description Sword (kris); Wavy-edged blade with engraved and inlaid design on proximal half of blade; Handle is carved wood with twine wrapped grip with silver furniture.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.7, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 75.7

Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0004-0003   CAS 1995-0004-0003; Sword (kris)
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword (kris)
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Silver; Copper; Twine
Description Sword (kris); Slightly curved blade with straight edge and inlay of bronze or brass on proximal end of blade in a leaf design; Handle is wood with silver bolster and twine wrapped grip with silver decoration next to pommel.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 12.6, Thickness = 3.3, Length = 72.6

Catalog Number

CAS 1989-0002-0001A,B   CAS 1989-0002-0001A,B; Barong with sheath
Category Weaponry
Object Name Barong with sheath
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist. Mindinao
County
Other Geographic Data Sulu Archipelago region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1910-1923
Collection Name N/A
Materials A: Metal; Wood; B: Wood; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=6.5; B=10.6, Thickness = A=3.8; B=2.5, Length = A=5.3; B=52.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0004-0001   CAS 1995-0004-0001; Bolo knife
Category Weaponry
Object Name Bolo knife
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood; Silver
Description Slightly curving blade without decoration attached to a silver bolster with a carved wooden handle.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 14.2, Thickness = 4.3, Length = 71.2

Catalog Number CAS 0059-0048   CAS 0059-0048; Shield
Category Weaponry
Object Name Shield
Culture Moro
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Rattan; Pigment
Description
Dimensions (cm) Depth = 17.7, Max Diam = 75.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1991-0004-0013   CAS 1991-0004-0013; Headdress
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Headdress
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Cotton; Metal: Silver; Glass beads; Chicken feathers; Indigo and other dyes
Description Woman's headdress, top and back are of hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton fabric, covered with silver beads; Side panels are covered in red glass beads and silver Indian rupees; Multiple strands of glass beads and red chicken feathers hang from back, sides, and neck.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 67.0, Width = 29.8, Length = 19.2

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0011-0001A,B   CAS 1993-0011-0001A,B; Turban
Category Accessories/Ornaments; Textiles
Object Name Turban
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Cotton fabric; Indigo; Metal: Silver; Chicken feathers
Description A: Turban consisting of bamboo frame wrapped in hand woven, indigo-dyed cotton strips; End of cotton strip is decorated with three handmade, domed silver buttons; B: Tuft of chicken feathers still attached to tissue and dyed red, to be inserted into front of turban.
Dimensions (cm) Height = ca. 10.0, Max Diam = ca. 30.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1991-0004-0018A,B   CAS 1991-0004-0018A,B; Legging ties
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Legging ties
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wool; Glass beads; Metal coins
Description Pair of woman's legging ties, each made of 3 strands of beads (2 white, 1 red) an Indian rupee coin, and white wool end ties.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.7, Length = 30.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1991-0004-0021   CAS 1991-0004-0021; Bracelet
Category Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Bracelet
Culture Phami Akha
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Thailand
State/Prov./Dist. Chaing Rai
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Dag Akha
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Silver
Description Hollow, hand-forged bracelet with expanded pointed ends and engraved and stamped geometric and floral designs.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.1, Max Diam = 7.9
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