Object ID	2008.HM3rdFlStr.618
Accession#	2008.HM3rdFlStr
Object Name	Book
Title	Cambodian Book
Description	Reproduction of the first form of a Cambodian book. Constructed from bamboo slats fastened together with cotton string. Each slat is carved with figures depicting the story. Each slat is equivalent to a page with an English translation on the reverse side. Contains ten slats stained with beetle nut plus first and last which act as a cover, when rolled together similar to a venetian blind. (The beetle nut is also used as snuff; it is chewed and swallowed producing a narcotic effect.) Purchased by Robert L. Hunker, in Cambodia, 04/03/2002, for $20.00 (USD). Location: Wood wall of stairway leading to 3rd level loft/bedroom of residence.
Date	early
Search Terms	Cambodia Books Carving
Collection	Robert L. Hunker Collection
People	Hunker, Robert L.
Subjects	Books Storytelling Calligraphy
Catalog date	04/25/2002
Catalog type	History
Credit line	Robert L. Hunker
Dimension notes	measured extended but not including the string height when hung
Dimensions	H-19.25 W-8.25 D-0.25 inches
Event	RLH purchase
Found	Cambodia
Home Location	RLH House Museum
Made	Cambodia
Material	bamboo, cotton string
Owned	Robert L. Hunker
Place of Origin	Cambodia
Provenance	RLH trip purchase. The hook that hangs this piece is the same mould as Obj. #627A Further research.
Recfrom	Robert L. Hunker