Accession No
Z 33480
Description
Small wood model of a bier used in funeral to carry the body to the grave. Shallow tray with four handles in the corner for carrying. Model pasted with paper.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Malaysia; Peninsular Malaysia; Selangor; Kuala Langat District
Period
Source
Skeat, Walter William [collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
Z 33480; Skeat I: 869; 34E [paper label]
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Paper
Local Term
usongan
Measurements
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Old printed paper label pasted on the bottom of the model, reads '34 E'. Author and date unknown.
Event Date
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu
Context (Field collection)
Collected by Walter William Skeat in between 1896 and 1897.
Event Date 1896
Author: Guey-Mei Hsu
Context (Amendments / updates)
The card gives the number '34 E'. This may be an obsolete box number, or it may belong to an obsolete system of classification; in any case, its significance is at present unclear.
Event Date 26/1/1987
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Small wood model of a bier used in funeral. Shallow tray with four handles in the corner for carrying. Model pasted with paper.
Event Date 3/2/2025
Author: maa
FM:78373
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