Batak Pustaha, Sumatra,

24 pages in Batak script and diagrams in red and black ink, for use by spiritual leaders (datu) and their disciples, on palm leaf, concertina style, in hand-carved wooden covers with lizard design, early-20th century;

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Parabaik Tattoo Flash Book, Myanmar [Burma], tattoo design book, Buddhist / Shan people, the traditional Shan belief is that tattoos imbue the wearer with spiritual strength, 20 leaves on ink and wash designs, on stiff paper, concertina-style, double-sided, ends painted in black, 20th century (2)