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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.

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 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 Comb, accession number 18-1015, described as Comb for removing lice from hair; multiple fine wood teeth, wood handle; string at either end of teeth to provide tension. Length 12.9 cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Comb, accession number 18-1014, described as Comb for removing lice from hair; multiple fine wood teeth, wood handle; woven in are two rows of metal strips. Length 13.3 cm.

Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Dagger, accession number 18-1029a, described as Dagger: rusted iron blade; handle is carved water buffalo horn. Length 25 cm

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 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.

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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.

Amulet

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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 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 Comb, accession number 18-1015, described as Comb for removing lice from hair; multiple fine wood teeth, wood handle; string at either end of teeth to provide tension. Length 12.9 cm.

Comb

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Hearst Museum object titled Comb, accession number 18-1014, described as Comb for removing lice from hair; multiple fine wood teeth, wood handle; woven in are two rows of metal strips. Length 13.3 cm.

Comb

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Dagger

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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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