Alexandra Xu

Tribal Craftsmanship Auction

A set of two traditional Batak calendars.

The calendars were often used by Batak priests for divination and determining auspicious days.

A lunisolar system consists of 12 months, each again with 30 days. The inscriptions on the bamboo display astrological and magical motifs that symbolize fate.

The dimensions are indicated in the photos.

The items are carefully packed and shipped with a tracking number.

Een set van 2 traditionele Batak-kalenders.

De kalenders werden vaak gebruikt door Batak-priesters 
voor waarzeggerij en het bepalen van gunstige dagen.

Een lunisolair systeem bestaat uit 12 maanden en elk weer met 30 dagen.
De inscripties op het bamboe vertonen astrologische en magische motieven die weer symboliseren.

De afmetingen worden aangegeven op de foto's.

De objecten worden zorgvuldig verpakt en met een tracenr. verzonden.










Decorative ornament (2) - Indonesia - Calendar

Wood - Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes  - Height: 30 cm

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A set of two traditional Batak calendars from Indonesia (Porhalaan), dating to about 1970–1980, carved in wood with a lunisolar system of 12 months of 30 days and inscriptions featuring astrological and magical motifs; each piece measures 30 cm high by 9 cm wide and the set is in good condition with minor signs of aging and spots.

Decorative ornament (2) - Indonesia - Calendar

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