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Lombak Medicine Carrier

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Lombak Medicine Carrier
This "Tempat Obat" medicine carrier come from the island of Sumba, located in Nusa Tenagara. This piece is topped with a carved wood bird and measures 6.75" tall. The body of the container is carved from water buffalo horn, elaborately etched and stained. The "Tempat Obat" is used to store herbal medicine as well as powdered lime, a substance chewed with betel nut.