MUZIUM SEJARAH / HISTORY MUSEUM
CROSSBRED @ BABA NYONYA
Total Population : 7 million
Region of populations: Malaysia (Melaka, Penang), Indonesia and Singapore.
Bahasa : Melayu Baba
Religion : Mahayan Buddhism, Confusianisme, Taoisme, Chinese Folk Region
Related ethnic groups: Chinese, Malaysian and Singaporean
A BABA LIVING ROOM
Situated behind carved panel doors lies the Baba living room. The setting is one of tranquillity save for the rhythmical ‘Dondang Sayang’ record being played on the hand-cranked gramophone. The chatter of women folks could be detected coming from the back room, discussing the choice of material for the becoming wedding.
The Baba’s love for the finer things is exemplified in this room. The furniture, carved and plain, with or without inlaid, mother of pearl, reflects the lifestyle of that era.
A VARIOUS TYPES OF FURNITURE OF LIVING ROOM IN BABA HOUSE
1. Lacquer gold leaf cabinet displaying some Nyonya Wares. (China, 19th century).
2. Painted ‘nan’ wood side table. (China, 19th century).
3. The chair inlaid with mother of pearl. Chinese, c.1900’s)
4. Shuan Chih Chair. (Chinese 19th century)
5. Shuah Chih’ armchair. (Chinese,19th century).
6. Shuah Chih’ small table. (Chinese, 19th century).
7. ‘Shuah Chih’ Chair. (Chinese, 19th century)
8. Decoration Wares: Lacquer box ( Thailand, c.1990’s), Nyonya ware vase (19th century), Gramophone ( Japanese, c.1930), Silver betel-nut set (19th century).
