The Collection
Sacred Book
The small book made of wooden pages is said to be a sacred manual used by a priest in Batak, Sumatra. The pouch is made of plaited palm leaves with cotton embroidery.
Title: Sacred Book
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: Unknown
Geography: North Sumatra (Indonesia)
Culture: Batak
Medium: Wood, palm leaves, cotton
Technique: Plaiting, embroidery, writing
Dimensions: 12.7 x 16.8 cm (5 x 6 5/8 in)
Classification: Book
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas Murray
Object ID Number: 2022.11.12