The mystical Muslim prayer plaque is an Indonesian Islamic amulet specially designed for the mystically inclined to help enhance the power of prayer. Whether one is performing the ritualistic prayers (Arabic: ṣalāt), doing supplications (Arabic: du’ā), or reading holy verses from the Qur’ān, this amulet serves as an additional means to increase one’s mindfulness and […]

Indigenous Indonesian amulets come in a large variety of shapes and styles. The keris is arguably the most popular kind of all Indonesian amulets. In fact, the keris can be considered one of the hallmarks of Southeast Asian spiritual culture, for indeed, the mystic virtues of this sacred dagger are well known beyond the borders […]

This Indonesian amulet is yet another exclusive creation of the true masters of the Islamic mystical tradition of Banten in West Java. The dukuns of Banten are experts in ritual magic and other occult practices. As authentic shamans they possess the ancient knowledge and skill of making traditional Indonesian talismans, using powerful Islamic consecration methods. […]

Taweez made from (semi-) precious metals are commonly praised for their effective powers of magic. Much of its power is attributed to the metal mixture from which it is made, in this case a sacred metal alloy of brass and copper. Especially brass is considered a suitable vessel or medium which can be imbued with […]

The keris is a sacred dagger indigenous to Indonesia. There are straight-bladed kerises as well as kerises with waved blades. This talismanic keris, for example, has a blade which features a total number of seven waves. A keris blade with seven waves denotes social success. And so, the owner of this type of keris will […]