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.

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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

Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination. Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
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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

Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination. Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
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Details

Indigenous object name
GURI GURI (est 1940)
Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Batak
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Medicine container
Height
25 cm
Width
4 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
160 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
Authenticity
Original/official
The NetherlandsVerified
1675
Objects sold
98.94%
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