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Toba Batak Porhalaan Covered Container Sumatra c.1910

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Toba Batak Porhalaan Covered Container Sumatra c.1910

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Description

Antique Toba Batak cylindrical bamboo lunisolar calendar Porhalaan ritual container from Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Circa 1910.
Hand-carved bamboo covered container also used by Batak priests to hold ritual magical potions.
Circa 1910.
Dimension: H: 8 in.
Condition: good overall condition, age appropriate.
Provenance: private estate.

Condition

Good original estate condition, age appropriate.
In-house shipping available.

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Toba Batak Porhalaan Covered Container Sumatra c.1910

Name: Toba Batak Porhalaan Covered Container Sumatra c.1910
SKU: 78110374
Price: 140 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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