Title
Bullet holder
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Karo, Sumatra
Material
Dimension
Object size: 13.2 x 17 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-11137
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of P. Pohlig, 1911
This wooden bullet holder is carved with a human face. The horn is slit on both sides and the front is shaped like a mouth. Round lead bullets would be held inside like a clip of marbles. The bullet would be removed by opening the slit prongs.
