Crowning of a magic wand "tungkot malehat"

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Description

brass, acrylic base

Magic wands “tungkot malehat” are among the most important utensils of the “datu” priests. In secret rituals charged with magical substances “pupuk”, they become objects of great power used for the well-being of the community.

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Comparing literature

Sibeth, Achim & Bruce W. Carpenter, Batak Sculpture, Singapore 2007, p. 75, i. 10

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