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Batak Museum, Tomok, Samosir Island (30 April 2006)
Batak Museum (GPS: 2.65063, 98.86011) in Tomok is one of the three that I have visited. The other two are in Simanindo and Pematang Purba. Both the museums in Simanindo and Pematang Purba are former residences of Batak rulers, whereas the one in Tomok, although located a short walking distance from the Tomb of the Sidabutar kings is one specially set up to showcase the Batak culture in Tomok.
The Batak Museum in Tomok displays Batak handicrafts such as masks as well as household items including basketware, pots, spears, and tribal effigies. Also on display are musical instruments such as the gongs and drums. When I was there, the museum was still being made ready - I think it is not officially open to the public yet, but visitors are welcome to enter and admire the artefacts.
Batak Museum of Tomok is 
on the Map of Samosir Island, Indonesia
Batak Museum, Tomok, Samosir Island (30 April 2006)
Interior of the Batak Museum. (30 April 2006)
Interior of the Batak Museum. (30 April 2006)
Items in the Batak Museum. (30 April 2006)
Wooden effigies in the Batak Museum. (30 April 2006)
Close up of the intricate adornment on the front façade of the Batak Museum. (30 April 2006)
Batak Museum at Tomok, Samosir Island on Google Street View
Batak Museum at Tomok, Samosir Island (Jan 2016)
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