Batak Artifact 220mm Medicine Chamber Box Tribal Container Bottle Statue Figurine Sculpture Indonesia

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Spectacular piece, Batak tribe chamber medicine/jewelry container featuring Batak Plantation Calendar carved on cow horn, inset is hollow, whereas the stopper and bottom end carved from quality wood. Excellent aged condition, circa 1960.

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SKU: MC0408 Category: Traditional Containers Tags: Borneo, collectible, cultural, decoration, history, indigenous, life

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Batak Artifact / SIMALUNGUN container. Featuring at it’s crown, the stopper, a regal Batak figurine riding atop a singa, and a Deity Boraspati Ni Tano depicted in the form of a lizard to take away illnesses. North Sumatra Batak artifact, Indonesia.

Batak is a collective term used to identify a number of ethnic groups found in the highlands of North Sumatra Indonesia. Toba Batak are known traditionally for their weaving, wood carving and especially ornate stone tombs. Their burial and marriage traditions are very rich and complex.

Height: 22 cm / 8.7 inches
Base: 7 x 8 cm / 2.8 x 3.1 inches
Weight: 0.2 kg / 0.44 lb

After packing: 0.5 kg / 1.1 lb

I will ship via Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide. Insured.

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