BATAK, Lake Toba, Sumatra, Indonesia. Magnificent old bullet case made from water buffalo horn with a deep, shiny black patina. The lower part was used to store bullets and the upper part is skilfully carved with a man's face in the shape of a heart, the chin pointing up towards the mouth. Early 20th century. Height: 17.5 cm. Literature: See pages 54/55 "ARTS PRIMITIFS DE L'ASIE DU SUD-EST", (Assam, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines), Alain Schoffel collection. Alain and Françoise, publishers. Provenance: Former Dutch collection.