Title
Ritual buffalo bones
Year/Period
c.1930's
Region
Lake Toba, Northern Sumatra
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: XXXX-11755-001: L39 x W4.9 cm,
Object size: XXXX-11755-002: L17.8 x W2.2 cm,
Object size: XXXX-11755-003: L17.2 x W2.2 cm
Object size: XXXX-11755-002: L17.8 x W2.2 cm,
Object size: XXXX-11755-003: L17.2 x W2.2 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-11755
Collection of
These buffalo bones are inscribed on both sides. The concave face is inscribed with symbols of fish, seven-point stars, stylised lizards and human motifs, while the convex face is inscribed with the Batak script. These buffalo bones were most likely amulets made by the magician-priest to be worn as protection.
