The numerous tales and legends about ‘guna-guna’, or black magic, form an inherent part of Indonesian culture. The dense forests of Sumatra are believed to be the dwelling place of a great number of nature spirits. Hence, Sumatrans often call dukuns for spiritual help in matters which involve black magic and evil spirits. The dukun, […]

Since time immemorial Sumatran magic has played an important role in the Malay archipelago. The Indonesian island of Sumatra is the home of several reputable dukuns and bomohs. Among the many mystical objects made by Sumatran mystics, the magic scroll is by far the most popular amulet of the region. Through the course of time, […]

An authentic Indonesian amulet made and blessed by a powerful dukun who performs his ritual services according the ancient methods of Southeast Asian mystical tradition. The magic scroll is a very distinctive type of amulet, for it stuffed with various kinds of sacred elements. These sacred inserts include earths taken from holy sites and magical […]