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Vintage Batak medicine box – bamboo with carved figure, Sumatra (20th century)
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Product description
Authentic Batak medicine container from North Sumatra, Indonesia. This cylindrical bamboo container was traditionally used by a datu (shaman) to store medicinal and ritual preparations. The container is crowned with a hand-carved wooden figure and features symbolic inscriptions, typical of Batak ritual objects.
Dating: mid-20th century. Beautiful, honest patina and wear consistent with age and function. No restorations have been performed.
A powerful and rare object for enthusiasts of tribal art and ethnographic collectibles.
Details
Origin: Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Period: ca. 1940–1970
Material: Bamboo and wood
Condition: Good vintage condition with patina
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsBeige, BrownMaterialBambooNumber of items1Height23 cmWidth4 cmDepth4 cm
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Koksijde, BelgiumOn Whoppah since November 2024 • 4 sales