shaman's staff - Tunggal Panaluan - Batak - Indonesia (No reserve price)

Carved wooden magical shaman staff from Indonesia. This beautiful, richly carved masterpiece—a Batak staff—the staff is known as a tunggal panaluan. It was used by the datu (ritual specialist) to utter spells, ward off evil, and promote healing. Traditionally the staff is made from wood symbolizing the Tree of Life and it features carved figures of human forms. These figures could then be activated with a brew or 'puk puk', made from ritually sacrificed victims. It was believed that this powerful substance could force the spirit of the victim to obey the commands of the datu. Stylized woodcarving with a human figure (head ornament with horsehair and feathers) riding a singa. Another figure holds a snake. Style: Asian art. Condition: In good condition. Material: Solid wood, horsehair and feathers. Display: with stand. Height: approx. 65 cm. Width: 4-9 cm. Weight: 320 g. The shaman staff is in excellent condition, consistent with its age. Photos complete this description. Carefully packed and shipped with tracking and tracing.