Magical Container, perminaken
Toba Batak, Sumatra, Indonesia
19th-early 20th c.
Published: “Indonesian Tribal Art”, 2015, pg. 227
This container features a bamboo body with black water buffalo horn rims at the top and bottom. The wooden lid is intricately carved with eight outward-facing squatting figures, a motif that is also commonly found on the bases of Magic Staffs.
This item is in excellent condition, showcasing a complex, dark, and encrusted surface resulting from its frequent use in numerous rituals.
Magical Container, perminaken
Toba Batak, Sumatra, Indonesia
19th-early 20th c.
Published: “Indonesian Tribal Art”, 2015, pg. 227
This container features a bamboo body with black water buffalo horn rims at the top and bottom. The wooden lid is intricately carved with eight outward-facing squatting figures, a motif that is also commonly found on the bases of Magic Staffs.
This item is in excellent condition, showcasing a complex, dark, and encrusted surface resulting from its frequent use in numerous rituals.