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Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 18-1018, described as Amulet, bone, triangular; one side has incised Batak characters and one anthropomorphic protective spirit figure (”pinarhalak”); on other side is incised curvilinear design (”bindu matoga”) perforated at narrow end. Made from incised scapula. Used as a protective amulet worn by warriors under the headcloth to ward off bullets, missiles, and lethal blows. Other used: hung on the roof post of the house during ritual hand washing; worn by menstruating women to ward off ghosts and spirits that might cause illness; the figures are apotropaic, and the inscription is a spell summoning certain spirits. Length 12.3 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 18-1016, described as Amulet, bone, incised figures and inscription; Batak characters on one side, other side has anthropomorphic protective figures (two) (“pinarhalak”), curvilinear design (”bindu matoga”) and a five-pointed star (”tapak silima lima”); elongated triangle perforated at narrow end. Made from incised rib from sacrificed water buffalo. Used as a protective amulet worn by warriors under the headcloth to ward off bullets, missiles, and lethal blows. Other used: hung on the roof post of the house during ritual hand washing; worn by menstruating women to ward off ghosts and spirits that might cause illness; the figures are apotropaic, and the inscription is a spell summoning certain spirits. Length 18.7 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 18-1017, described as Amulet, bone, incised figures and inscription; Batak characters on one side, other side has two anthropomorphic protective spirit figures (”pinarhalak”), one six-pointed sign and one curvilinear design (”bindu matoga”); elongated triangle perforated at narrow end. Made from incised rib from sacrificed water buffalo. Used as a protective amulet worn by warriors under the headcloth to ward off bullets, missiles, and lethal blows. Other used: hung on the roof post of the house during ritual hand washing; worn by menstruating women to ward off ghosts and spirits that might cause illness; the figures are apotropaic, and the inscription is a spell summoning certain spirits. Length 17.3 cm.

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Belt, accession number 18-1013, described as Belt, black velvet with varicolored wool embroidery in floral design; metal buckle, slide. Length not including buckle 88 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 18-1007, described as Blouse, light yellow rayon; alternating bands of openweave and solid material; no buttons. Worn by Blair family cook (with batik sarong). Width across sleeves ca. 1.45 m.

Hearst Museum object titled Gong, accession number 18-994a-c, described as Gong model; a) gong structure with roof, striker; b) slit gong suspended within structure, c) striker

Hearst Museum object titled Gong striker, accession number 18-994c, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Gong structure, accession number 18-994a, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 18-1006, described as Cap (hat), batik and dark blue cotton; batik panels are brown, blue and white; two pleated sections fit over temples. Part of outfit worn by âmandorâ (leader of group of rubber workers); see 18-1003 - 1006 for outfit. Length 30.5 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 18-1012, described as Cap, blue-purple cotton velveteen; flat when not in use. Worn by Moslem who has not been to Mecca; see 18-407 for white Islamic hat worn by man who has been on pilgrimage to Mecca. Width 29 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 18-1018, described as Amulet, bone, triangular; one side has incised Batak characters and one anthropomorphic protective spirit figure (”pinarhalak”); on other side is incised curvilinear design (”bindu matoga”) perforated at narrow end. Made from incised scapula. Used as a protective amulet worn by warriors under the headcloth to ward off bullets, missiles, and lethal blows. Other used: hung on the roof post of the house during ritual hand washing; worn by menstruating women to ward off ghosts and spirits that might cause illness; the figures are apotropaic, and the inscription is a spell summoning certain spirits. Length 12.3 cm.

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Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 18-1016, described as Amulet, bone, incised figures and inscription; Batak characters on one side, other side has anthropomorphic protective figures (two) (“pinarhalak”), curvilinear design (”bindu matoga”) and a five-pointed star (”tapak silima lima”); elongated triangle perforated at narrow end. Made from incised rib from sacrificed water buffalo. Used as a protective amulet worn by warriors under the headcloth to ward off bullets, missiles, and lethal blows. Other used: hung on the roof post of the house during ritual hand washing; worn by menstruating women to ward off ghosts and spirits that might cause illness; the figures are apotropaic, and the inscription is a spell summoning certain spirits. Length 18.7 cm.

Amulet

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Hearst Museum object titled Amulet, accession number 18-1017, described as Amulet, bone, incised figures and inscription; Batak characters on one side, other side has two anthropomorphic protective spirit figures (”pinarhalak”), one six-pointed sign and one curvilinear design (”bindu matoga”); elongated triangle perforated at narrow end. Made from incised rib from sacrificed water buffalo. Used as a protective amulet worn by warriors under the headcloth to ward off bullets, missiles, and lethal blows. Other used: hung on the roof post of the house during ritual hand washing; worn by menstruating women to ward off ghosts and spirits that might cause illness; the figures are apotropaic, and the inscription is a spell summoning certain spirits. Length 17.3 cm.

Amulet

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Belt

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Hearst Museum object titled Blouse, accession number 18-1007, described as Blouse, light yellow rayon; alternating bands of openweave and solid material; no buttons. Worn by Blair family cook (with batik sarong). Width across sleeves ca. 1.45 m.

Blouse

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Hearst Museum object titled Gong, accession number 18-994a-c, described as Gong model; a) gong structure with roof, striker; b) slit gong suspended within structure, c) striker

Gong

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Hearst Museum object titled Gong striker, accession number 18-994c, no description available.

Gong striker

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Hearst Museum object titled Gong structure, accession number 18-994a, no description available.

Gong structure

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Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 18-1006, described as Cap (hat), batik and dark blue cotton; batik panels are brown, blue and white; two pleated sections fit over temples. Part of outfit worn by âmandorâ (leader of group of rubber workers); see 18-1003 - 1006 for outfit. Length 30.5 cm.

Hat

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Hearst Museum object titled Hat, accession number 18-1012, described as Cap, blue-purple cotton velveteen; flat when not in use. Worn by Moslem who has not been to Mecca; see 18-407 for white Islamic hat worn by man who has been on pilgrimage to Mecca. Width 29 cm.

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Kisaran, Sumatra, Indonesia2 objects
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Current results range from 1919 to 1928

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[Missing]15 objects

Earl M. Blair17 objects

Mrs. Earl M. BlairRemove constraint Donor: Mrs. Earl M. Blair19 objects

Asian cultures11 objects
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Current results range from 1973 to 1973

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5.2 Magic: Objects Associated with Practices reflecting confidence in the ability to manipulate supernatural agencies5 objects
2.0 Use not specified (Secular Dress and Accoutrements, and Adornment)4 objects
5.7 Objects made for sale, souvenirs, models, and reproductions4 objects
2.2 Personal Adornments and Accoutrements3 objects
2.1 Daily Garb1 objects

S1978-1979 #7: Music Library (UC Berkeley)/Ann Basart (July 13, 1978–October 25, 1978)1 objects

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