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KnifeB495 a-c

Long dagger-like blade (a) and sheath (b). Knife has a right angled wooden handle carved with a filigree rosette; flame-patterned blade. Fine, elaborate plant design on the brass covered wooden sheath; cord with two tassels is attached.

Culture
Southeast Asia
Material
wood, brass metal, iron metal, fibre, metal and copper metal
Made in
Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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KnifeB491

Long knife, or sword, with a bone handle. The bone handle curves to one side and is carved with a hole in the centre and a circular knob on the end. The handle grip is wrapped with tightly woven metal links and secured with overlaying wire. The base of the blade has a row of brass inlay dots extending towards the point; where the dots end, a swirl pattern cut through the steel begins. One edge of the blade tapers three times before reaching the point.

Culture
Bidayuh ?
Material
brass metal, bone and iron metal ?
Made in
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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SwordB490

Long sword with handle that has an engraved plant motif pattern on each side. Sides of handle protrude slightly with scalloped points to create an overall T-shaped handle. End of handle is in the shape of a lobed finial and once had an inset panel on the end. The blade is long and flares slightly upwards.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian ? or Indian: Central Indian ?
Material
brass metal and steel metal
Made in
India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CutterB198

Ornate cutting tool made from cast brass which has been finished with a file; cutting blade made of steel; has a steel leaf spring. Rosette decoration. Turned effect finials on handles.

Culture
Southeast Asia
Material
steel metal and brass metal
Made in
Malacca, Maluku, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Musical InstrumentB120

Bamboo tube engraved by thin wire geometric bands. Has a crown-shaped end. Long, heavy brass wire is secured to the bamboo near the crown-shaped end.

Culture
Murut
Material
bamboo grass and brass metal
Made in
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BowlN3.80

Round, heavy brass bowl with flat base and rounded sides; slightly dulled surface. Mark "/5" on base.

Culture
Korean
Material
brass metal
Made in
Korea
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BellB627

Ox-bell hanging from twined fibre cording; three metal bells inside a larger, curved wooden bell.

Culture
Khmer
Material
fibre, wood and brass metal
Made in
Cambodia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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PipeD1.86

Carved stone pie with a rest; brass rim on bowl, metal mouthpiece in checker pattern.

Culture
Interior Salish: Nlaka'pamux
Material
stone, metal and brass metal
Made in
British Columbia, Canada
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Body OrnamentB28

Brass has been flattened and coiled very tightly to form a long spring.

Culture
Iban
Material
brass metal
Made in
Sarawak, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BoxB18

Box, octagonal in shape, with hinged lid. The box is covered in elaborate incised floral and border designs partly filled with black and red paint.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal and paint
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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