Title
Bullet holder
Year/Period
Late 19th century
Region
Karo, Sumatra
Material
Dimension
Object size: 13.2 x 17 cm
Accession No.
XXXX-11134
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of P. Pohlig
This bullet holder carved from horn has a human face. The ornately decorated 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.
