Medicine container - GURI GURI (est 1940) - Batak - Indonesia





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This original Batak wooden medicine container, named GURI GURI (estimated 1940), dates to the mid-20th century, measures 25 × 4 × 6 cm and is sold with a stand.
Description from the seller
Batak medicine container from The Batak people of Sumatra, every clan has a datu (ritual specialist / medicine man) who has a variety of containers to hold his magic mixtures and potions, related to the origins of puk-puk, the magic substance contained therein
Made of wood and the patina is incredible, it reaches a height on the custom made iron stand of ca 30cm. Some slight surface scratches and pin-holes in the wood but overall great condition!
Aprox dimensions of the medicine container are: 30x6x6cm weight aprox 160 gr on stand 30cm height. This not a replica but a true original piece, great collectors piece of museum quality!!!!!!
Seller's Story
Batak medicine container from The Batak people of Sumatra, every clan has a datu (ritual specialist / medicine man) who has a variety of containers to hold his magic mixtures and potions, related to the origins of puk-puk, the magic substance contained therein
Made of wood and the patina is incredible, it reaches a height on the custom made iron stand of ca 30cm. Some slight surface scratches and pin-holes in the wood but overall great condition!
Aprox dimensions of the medicine container are: 30x6x6cm weight aprox 160 gr on stand 30cm height. This not a replica but a true original piece, great collectors piece of museum quality!!!!!!

