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ETHNOGRAPHICAL COLLECTIONS, 



(a.) Models and Specimens illustrative of the Arts. 



Seven Models of Native Boats, used in the trade and fisheries of the 

 Island. From J. Capper, Esq., viz ; 



A yatra dhoney, or sailing vessel. 



A pade or flat-bottomed boat. 



A fishing pade boat. 



A fishing canoe. 



Another canoe or balama. 



A Maldive vessel. ; 

 A boat used by the Malabars. 



An ulkatuwa panhinda, or iron style for writing on the ola leaf, 



Various specimens of Cloth from different parts of the Island. 



Specimens of Vegetable fibre for cloths and cordage. 



Specimen of the Hit! Gaha, the Halgas or pole tree, and of the Sack made 

 from the inner bark, as used by the natives. 



Specimens of Dye Stuffs, and of the Madder plant, with specimens of 

 dyed Cloth, 



Specimens of Oils, Gums, and Resins. 



(b.) Models, Prints, and Drawings illustrative of the scenery, places, buildings f 

 and local usages. 



Various Views of Adam's Peak, Ratnapoora, &c. 

 Plan of the Ruins of Pollanuwera. 



Inscriptions. 



There are several Inscriptions in the possession of the Society, taken 

 from Temples, stone slabs, &c. They are in course of arrangement, 



CABINET OF COINS, 



The Society had early in view the formation of a cabinet of coins, — * 

 which are always interesting as specimens of art, and valuable as docu- 

 ments; and the collection is not undeserving of attention. It is in course 

 of arrangement, 



