Sumatran Batak Bone Vessel & Magician's Divination Calendar

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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Toba Batak, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A divination porhalaan calendar of buffalo bone incised with a serpent, geometric bands, and symbolic devices, the surface ruled into thirty vertical columns for days and twelve horizontal divisions for months. Fitted with a carved hardwood stopper in the form of a seated figure astride an abstract quadruped, a bird surmounting the head, with openwork scroll supports. The hollow form and stopper indicate use as a container as well. Reading a porhalaan was the province of the datu, the ritual specialist who consulted it to determine auspicious timing for hunting, ceremonies, and other undertakings rather than to record the passage of time. Size: 12.25" L x 3" W (31.1 cm L x 7.6 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #160417

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