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Detail: Shaman’s staffs (Tunggal Panahuan) were used in magic ceremonies to protect against the actions of enemies. In addition, these staffs were used as a prophetic tool for diagnosing the spiritual causes of a disease. They derive their power from a specially prepared ritual substance called Pupuk. Pupuk attracts ancestor…
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- Item Number: O-8601
- Provenance/Origin: North Sumatra. Circa mid- 1900's
- Composition: Wood and hair
- Dimensions: 74" long without hair tuft. 3.5" thickest diameter.
- Weight: 5.5 pounds
- Price: $525.00 USD
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Carved from hardwood with intricate and traditional motifs. Storage box for jewelry and/or medicine. Crafted in the mid-1900’s.
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- Item Number: S-6484
- Provenance/Origin: Sumatra. Mid 1900s.
- Composition: Wood.
- Dimensions: 14.25" tall x 5.5" widest
- Weight: 3 pounds
- Price: $325.00 USD
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Detail: This is a Raja (village headman) box used to store valuable heirlooms and jewelry. The male Singha heads on each end are mythical protective creatures. Note the human figures beneath the Singha heads. A Cicak (a small nocturnal lizard commonly found in houses) carved on top represents deities who…
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- Item Number: C-9758
- Provenance/Origin: Village North Sumatra. Circa late 19th to early 20th Century
- Composition: Wood, perhaps Ireng
- Dimensions: 24" wide x 13" tall x 12" deep
- Weight: 23.75 pounds
- Price: $575.00 USD
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Detail: This horn / container comes from the Toba Batak people of North Sumatra. Buffalo horn and carved wood. Naga (serpent / dragon) head, ASO heads (human-like) and fern motifs are carved by a single craftsman. Used for herbs and medicines. This size is rare.…
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- Item Number: C-6032
- Provenance/Origin: Toba people. Age unknown.
- Composition: Horn and wood
- Dimensions: 15" tall x 22" wide
- Weight: 5 pounds
- Price: $675.00 USD