Bartak bamboo calendar. Ht 52 cm Ceramic The Batak Calendar is a

The Batak Calendar is a lunisolar calendar consisting of 12 months divided to 30 days with an occasional leap month and is derived from the Hindu calendar and is called poralaan

could force the victim's spirit to do the datu's bidding

it would have had gold decorations around the mouth and on the wings

such as this example

It is in very fine condition with no holes or repairs

Bartak bamboo calendar. Ht 52 cm Ceramic The Batak Calendar is aThis is a shaman's calendar inscribed on a bamboo with a wooden singa stopper. The engraving on the bamboo is of the finest detail. The stopper is beautifully carved and has a patina. The Batak Calendar is a lunisolar calendar consisting of 12 months divided to 30 days with an occasional leap month and is derived from the Hindu calendar and is called poralaan. The Batak people do not use it as a means to tell time, but rather for the Batak shaman or