Indonesian Divination Wand, Batak Tribe, Sumatra

19th century, carved from a water buffalo rib, figural and geometric patterns on one side, Batak characters on the other. Presented on a small cubist base.

15.5 in.; 17 in. with base.

Purchased in 1971 from dealer J. J. Klejman, New York City. A copy of the original invoice is available.
The Collection of Dr. Malcolm Hardy, Chapel Hill, NC

Quite rare with a very similar example in UCLA's Fowler Museum.

$300 - 600