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Artifacts from Jah Hut ethnic group

The language spoken by the Jah Hut people is known as Jah Hut language and it is recognized as part of the Mon-Khmer languages; of which is also a branch of the Austroasiatic languages. In the Jah Hut language, Jah means "people" and Hut means "not". The Jah Hut, however, only apply this to the name for themselves. According to the Jah Hut people, Jah means "people" and Hut means "different". Their main agricultural activities are rubber tapping, rice cultivation, hunting, gathering and poultry. Wood carving activity is still being practiced and it is not only regarded as a source of income but also seen as a part of keeping their traditional faith alive.

Artifacts from Semelai ethnic group

Semelai which translates to “man of the land” are part of the Proto-Malay subgroup found in Negeri Sembilan and Pahang states of Malaysia. Archaeological evidence has shown that the Semelai have been natives of the land for more than 600 years. Most of their villages sit along the wetlands surrounding Lake Bera in Southwest Pahang. The culture of the Semelai is closely tied to the freshwater lake ecosystem. The Semelai music have been passed down for generations except with little modification to suit with the modern times. This musical style is often performed in community halls or houses during weddings, circumcision ceremonies, gatherings and for healing purposes such as during fertility ceremony.

Rebak/Rebab from Pufferfish skin

Artifacts from Mah Meri ethnic group

The Mah Meri uses the name Ma’ Betisek in reference to themselves (or sometimes the “malayanised” version, Ma’ Besisik, was used). The name translates in the Mah Meri language as “people with scales” (mah or ma’- sometimes written as hma’-meaning “people”, betisek meaning “with scales”). They grow agricultural produce as well as being forest gatherers and utilizing products from the sea. They are quite a diverse group; differing languages (some communities speak only Malay while others have their own languages), there are wide variations in standards of living and also in religion-some are Muslim, some practice Christianity while others still follow animism. There are anecdotal evidence suggests that they have lived on Carey Island for well over 200 years. This community are internationally well known for their traditional wood carving skills.

Artifacts from Temiar ethnic group

The Temiar are a Senoi group indigenous to the Malay peninsula and one of the largest of the eighteen Orang Asli groups of Malaysia. They reside mainly within Perak, Pahang and Kelantan states. The total ethnic population is estimated at around 32,000, most of which live on the fringes of the rainforest, while a small number have been urbanised. Temiar are traditionally animists, giving great significance to nature, dreams and spiritual healing. The ceremonial Sewang dance is also performed by the Temiar people as part of their folk beliefs.

Temiar headdress

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