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Noted as 'an obsolete form: used only by reigning chiefs'
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Author: rachel hand

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In the 14th Annual Report, Appendix II entitled "Skeat Collection", the object was given No. 425, under "7. Means of locomotion/All the objects included in this section are models." The object was described, "A K. Buaia. Similar to the last, but more ornate and carries a crocodile's head on the bow. Length 21".5".
Event Date 1899
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu

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Listed in the 14th Annual Report (1899) 'Appendix II Skeat Collection./This collection was formed by the donor, Mr Walter W. Skeat, M.A., District Magistrate of Larut, Perak, in the Kuala Langat District of Selangor in the years 1896 and 1897'.
Event Date 1899
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu

Context (Acquisition Details)
The 14th Annual Report (1899) noted that 'Mr Walter W. Skeat, M.A., District Magistrate of Larut, Selangor, Perak, has presented his extensive collection of Malay and Sakei weapons, implements, costumes, models, etc., comprising over a thousand specimens. This collection, the result of many years residence in the country, fills a considerable gap in the Museum series, and is the more valuable as many of the objects it embraces are actually no longer in use among the people, or are being rapidly displaced by European goods. By Grace, 10 February, 1898, Reporter, p. 486, the thanks of the University were offered to the donor for this most valuable gift.
The cost of packing and conveyance to Singapore was defrayed by the donor; while his father, Professor Skeat, generously paid the expenses of transit from Singapore to Cambridge; so that the collection was received by the University free of cost'.
Event Date 1899
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu

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Boat and sail reassembled for photography with the assistance of Professor Maznah Mohamad, Head of the Department of Malay Studies, National University of Singapore. However, not all items were firmly identified and their positions on the model may not be accurate.


Event Date 16/1/1987
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
A model of Ketiap Buaia. Similar to Z 33727, but more ornate and carries a crocodile's head on the bow.

Event Date 16/1/1987
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Model of a Ketiap Buaia Katak, a wooden single-masted boat with stylised crocodile-head prow, deckhouse, ornate rails at the stern, and two sweeps or oars attached to the sides. Wooden mast with white cotton cloth sail (.2) of recycled white fabric printed with legs of a bird on a rock in red and the words 'TRADE/ BOUSIEAD & C--' and Chinese characters. With a detachable rudder handle (.3), two leaf-shaped oars/paddles (.4-5) and a flag of printed red and white patterned fabric (.6).
Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: rachel hand

Description (Labels & Markings)
Old paper label notes '425/Ketiap Buaia'.
Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: rachel hand

Description (Labels & Markings)
Detached old paper label notes '19/425'.
Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: rachel hand

Description (Labels & Markings)
Written on the starboard bow in pencil 'KETIAP BAIA KATAK'

Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: rachel hand

Context (Amendments / updates)
Noted on the record as "Ketiap Buaia or Ketiap Buvaia Katah. Model boat similar to Z 33727, but more ornate and carries a crocodile head on the bow" but the source of "Ketiap Buvaia Katah" is unclear as neither the 14th Annual Report or catalogue card use the term
Event Date 16/11/2023
Author: rachel hand