The Batak people, mostly represented in North Sumatra, Aceh and lake Toba, are known of their large variety of weapons. Warriors used swords (Piso Podang, Rudus or keris) accompanied by a shield (Peurise Awe). Some warriors carried rifles imported or taken from the Europeans.
The muskets and rifles needed to be reloaded after every single shot. To fasten the reloading proces, bullet holders were made. Mostly carved of horn. Curved in shape with a reservoir for bullets ending up in two beaks holding bullets in a single line.
Sumatra, Batak, 19th century.
Materials: Buffalo Horn (Bubalus arnee bubalis)
Status: Sold
