BATAK SHAMAN'S ORACLE BONE
Region: Lake Toba
Dimensions: c. 15 inches
Carved and etched water buffalo rib bone from the Lake Toba Batak people of Sumatra, Indonesia. Used as a shaman's oracle bone, the etched and carved motifs include lizards, or geckos, a snake, a crab, and various arcane symbols. A classic Batak calendar is etched into the inner curve of the bone. Measures about 15 inches across the tips.
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Shaman's Oracle Bone
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment