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oariff
23rd May 2024, 03:55 PM
Hi,

Is this familiar to anyone?

Perhaps for baby hair cutting or ceremonial?

Cheers.

Sajen
23rd May 2024, 06:04 PM
Hello Oraiff,

It's Batak! Not sure about the age!?

Regards,
Detlef

kai
24th May 2024, 10:56 PM
Only akin Batak style - most likely not for genuine use within the culture.

These pieces usually got made for sale to outsiders in a colonial setting.

Regards,
Kai