Details

Subject(s)

• Batak language—Texts [Browse]

Related name

Princeton University. Library. John F. Mason Collection of Batak Manuscripts (1700-1800). [Browse]

Rare books genre

• Accordion fold format [Browse]
• Bark papers [Browse]

Summary note

Chain of transmission: Tuwan Nahoda Raja from Pangururan - Ompu Ni Pangian of the clan Naiborhu from Uluwan - Ompu Ni Manubung of the clan Siagiyan from Sigumpar - Raja Sumendal of the clan Morpayung from Siantar - Ompu Ni Manalubung of the clan Siagiyan from Sitorang na godang - Ompu Ni Porrungguwan from Palipi, but the pupil for whom the book was written is also called Ompu Ni Mortahan Ni Aji. Prescriptions for making gun-powder: pordahanon sira masiu; divination: pormanuhon and other methods.

Notes

• Title supplied by cataloger.
• Two wooden covers, one with holes for a string. Black drawings. Southern ta.

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