Indonesian mystical objects come in many different shapes and forms, varying from mainstream amulets to rare and exclusive collectors items. There are, however, also several types of Indonesian amulets and talismans which use hardcore magic. A classic example of such powerful item is the rawhide taweez, a traditional Indonesian talisman endowed with the supernatural power […]

Indonesian folklore is inextricably linked with the animist belief system. In the Indonesian archipelago, many ethnic groups have their own oral tradition of tales, myths and legends. A particularly popular story is that of ‘Si Leungli’, a Sundanese folklore from West Java. Si Leungli tells the story about a magical (gold) fish named ‘Leungli’. Si […]

This rawhide talisman is handcrafted from the skin of a wild goat. Indonesian dukuns commonly use the skin of wild animals to make amulets and talismans, for they believe that this material contains certain mystical properties. The reason for this can be found in the fact that wild animals generally have a bold nature; they […]

Authentic Indonesian amulets and talismans made by a traditional Javanese dukun are widely praised for their great mystical power and effects. The majority of the real dukuns still follow the ancient traditions of their ancestors, which means that the amulets and talismans they make are ritually empowered using the original consecration methods. As a result, […]

This authentic Indonesian amulet is made by a traditional Javanese dukun from Yogyakarta in Central Java. On a given day, when the dukun was wandering through the dense forest, he found a carcass of a wild goat. The dukun instantly sensed that the animal’s spirit was still roaming around the dead body. As he thus recognized […]