Southeast Asia

2000/28/1 Sculpture, 'China.China'series, Bust ...

Designed by Ah Xian (born LIU Jixian Beijing, 1960) who lives and works in Sydney ... continue

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2002/10/1 Lobster pot (beehive ...

Throughout the world 60 percent of commercial marine fish stocks are either fully fished, over-exploited ... continue

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Fighting-cock basket from Sulawesi

These baskets and containers illustrate the wide-ranging skills and materials used to satisfy many specific ... continue

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Two betel-nut boxes from ...

These baskets and containers illustrate the wide-ranging skills and materials used to satisfy many specific ... continue

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Two baskets from Lombok

These baskets and containers illustrate the wide-ranging skills and materials used to satisfy many specific ... continue

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Shadow puppets, Arjuna and ...

Wayang kulit (shadow puppets) are a favourite medium in Java and other parts of Southeast ... continue

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Shadow puppet, Sumbadra

Wayang kulit (shadow puppets) are a favourite medium in Java and other parts of Southeast ... continue

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Figure of Dewi Sri

The 'cili' goddess or Dewi Sri is typically represented in an hourglass shape such as ... continue

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2002/60/1 Blackout masks (2), ...

During the Second World War significant steps were taken to 'black out' towns and cities ... continue

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A Malay belt buckle ...

Silver-smithing in Malaysia began many centuries after the use of gold, as silver is not ... continue

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A Malay belt buckle ...

Silver-smithing in Malaysia began many centuries after the use of gold, as silver is not ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

A Malay belt buckle ...

Silver-smithing in Malaysia began many centuries after the use of gold, as silver is not ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

A belt buckle (pinding) ...

Silver-smithing in Malaysia began many centuries after the use of gold, as silver is not ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

A belt buckle (pinding) ...

Silver-smithing in Malaysia began many centuries after the use of gold, as silver is not ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

A belt buckle (pinding) ...

Silver-smithing in Malaysia began many centuries after the use of gold, as silver is not ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

A belt buckle (pinding) ...

Silver-smithing in Malaysia began many centuries after the use of gold, as silver is not ... continue

Source: Powerhouse Museum

Skull cap made in ...

This Muslim skull cap made in Malaysia forms part of a collection of headwear whose ... continue

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98/126/117 Jacket (xueshengfu), mens, ...

This jacket has a stand collar with centre-front opening which are characteristics of the student ... continue

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Bronze figure of Aja ...

This small bronze figure represents Aja (the ram) and the 'force of earthly fire'. As ... continue

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Hat possibly made in ...

This hat, probably made in Malaysia forms part of a collection of headwear whose significance ... continue

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