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Batak Bone Amulet from Sumatra

Batak Bone Amulet from Sumatra with Batak script and drawings. These amulets were made from rib and shoulder blade bones in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. they were thought to possess magical powers and were worn by the Toba and Karo Batak tribesmen to protect them and give them additional powers in hunting and battle. I guarantee that this is an old piece - If you the customer have any doubts whatever of its age I will give a full refund. Length 8.1" (208 mm)

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£425.00

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