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Amulette, Batak, Sumatra, Indonésie — Batak Charm, Sumatra, Indonesia
Amulette, Batak, Sumatra, Indonésie

Batak Charm, Sumatra, Indonesia

A Batak charm or amulet from Sumatra, Indonesia, reflecting the spiritual and protective traditions of the Batak people. Such objects served both ritual and personal protective purposes in traditional Batak culture.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

INDONESIA

October 29, 2021

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 36

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Amulette, Batak, Sumatra, Indonésie, Batak Charm, Sumatra, Indonesia

A Batak charm or amulet from Sumatra, Indonesia, reflecting the spiritual and protective traditions of the Batak people. Such objects served both ritual and personal protective purposes in traditional Batak culture.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Indonesia, Charm, Ritual, Protective, Traditional, Spiritual, Sumatra, Batak, Amulet, Indigenous