Magic wand

A magic staff is one of the most important attributes of the Batak priest, datu, but he is not the owner. A descent group, a clan, owns the staff. The priest uses the staff in rituals that are important to the clan, such as rain rituals, war ceremonies and rituals to prevent epidemics.

Magic wand

A magic staff is one of the most important attributes of the Batak priest, datu, but he is not the owner. A descent group, a clan, owns the staff. The priest uses the staff in rituals that are important to the clan, such as rain rituals, war ceremonies and rituals to prevent epidemics.