Medicine horn "naga morsarang" or "sahan"

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Description

horn (water buffalo), wood, base

The stopper is elaborately carved with a “singa” head and three human figures riding on its neck.

After his magic staff and “pustaha” magic book, the “naga morsarang” medicine horns were the most important ritual paraphernalia of the “datu” priest. These remarkable objects were used to store the magical substance known as “raja ni pagar”.

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Comparing literature

Sibeth, Achim, Carpenter, Bruce W., Batak Sculpture, Singapore 2007, p. 92 ff.

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