Medicine storage containers - Batak - Indonesia

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Pair of containers for medicine/poison/essences made of bone and wood from the Batak tribe of Sumatra, Indonesia. The upper part of both is finely carved with animals (horse and bird) and a representation of an ancestor. The hollow bone parts are engraved with a perpetual calendar, and the lower end parts also depict two stylized human figures (one of which is broken, see photo). Dated to the second half of the 20th century. Good patina and signs of age-related wear. Ethnographic collectible objects.
They will be shipped with proper packaging and a tracking number.

Pair of containers for medicine/poison/essences made of bone and wood from the Batak tribe of Sumatra, Indonesia. The upper part of both is finely carved with animals (horse and bird) and a representation of an ancestor. The hollow bone parts are engraved with a perpetual calendar, and the lower end parts also depict two stylized human figures (one of which is broken, see photo). Dated to the second half of the 20th century. Good patina and signs of age-related wear. Ethnographic collectible objects.
They will be shipped with proper packaging and a tracking number.

Details

No. of items
2
Ethnic group/ culture
Batak
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Bone, Wood
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Medicine storage containers
Height
41 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
5.7 cm
Weight
253 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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Objects sold
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