Pustaha Indonesian Manuscript Shamanic Ritual Medical Ritual
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From Weinstein-Perez Rare Books, Studio City, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 03 May 2018
From Weinstein-Perez Rare Books, Studio City, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 03 May 2018
About this Item
The Batak live in northern Sumatra. Their priests (datu) traditionally had a powerful role. An essential ritual object they used was the bark divination book (pustaha). They use a script that is related to Southern Brahmi of India and ancient Javanese writing systems. The text runs parallel to the folds in the bark and is read horizontally from left to right. The book also contains black and red drawings. The texts deal with divination, magic, and medicine. Measures 3 x 2 . 14 leafs total written on both sides in black and red. Bark covers. Very unique. Seller Inventory # ABE-1711655853325
Bibliographic Details
Title: Pustaha Indonesian Manuscript Shamanic ...
Publication Date: 1900
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: Illustrated Edition
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