Carved Wooden
Shaman's Magic Staff
 
The staff is known as a tunggal panaluan.
It was used by the datu/ritual specialist to conjure spells, ward off evil and promote healing.
Traditionally the staff is made from a wood that symbolizes the tree of life and is carved with human figures. The figures could then be activated by a potion or "puk puk" made from ritually sacrificed victims. It is believed that this powerful substance could force the victim's spirit to do the datu's bidding.
 
Stylized carvings feature a male figure upon a singa, two human figures: one standing and one crouching below. The second portion of the staff has a female riding a singa.
 
Staff is joined in the same fashion as a pool cue.
 
42.75" in length
 
You will receive the item in the photograph.
 
Handcrafted in Sumatra