Context (Related Documents)
In the 14th Annual Report, Appendix II entitled "Skeat Collection", the object was given No. 447, under "7. Means of locomotion/All the objects included in this section are models." The object was described, "A Penjajap. Similar to the last, but of greater beam. The beak-shaped bow carries the carving called the "Hanging bees' nest," and the fore and aft square dandans, which curve upwards to an unusual degree, are united by a balus-trade. Two masts, pair of sweeps, and deck-house. L. 21"."
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

Context (Related Documents)
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

Description (Physical description)
A Penjajap. Similar to Z 33749, but of greater beam. The beak-shaped bow carries the carving called the "Hanging bees' nest," and the fore and aft square dandans, which curve upwards to an unusual degree, are united by a balus-trade. Two masts, pair of sweeps, and deck-house.
Event Date 16/1/1987
Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
Although this item appears to be Skeat I: 447, the measurements given on one catalogue card differ from those given in the Printed Catalogue I, where the length is stated to be 21.0".
Event Date 16/1/1987
Author: maa

Context (Amendments / updates)
Boat and sail reassembled for photography with the assistance of Professor Maznah Mohamad, Head of the Department of Malay Studies, National University of Singapore, but not all items were firmly identified and their positions on the model confirmed
Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: rachel hand

Description (Labels & Markings)
Printed number '31W' pasted to object. These were the numbers supplied to Skeat by von Hugel as noted in the Skeat correspondence.
Remains of a paper label on top of the desk house, illegible.
Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: rachel hand

Description (Physical description)
"PENJAJAP' written in pencil on the starboard side near the prow.
An old paper label on the hull notes '447/Penjajap'
Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: rachel hand

Description (Physical description)
A two-masted wooden model boat of a Penjajap (.1) with deskhouse. With two rectangular cotton cloth sails each attached to a single mast and secured to the deck with cords. The masts are inserted into rectangular struts (.2-4). open at the top, one with an upwardly curved cross bar. The base of the simplified beak-shaped prow is carved with the "Hanging bees' nest'. The fore and aft square railings 'dandans' curve upwards and are united by a rear balustrade. Only one sweep/oar still attached to the hull, the other missing. The use of the final piece (.4) with a U-shaped curve at one end which resembles an oarlock, is unknown.
Event Date 15/11/2023
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu