Early 20th century AD. A pustaha furnished with carved wooden covers, to one side four opposing lizards with central inset Dutch Indies 2 1/2 cent coin, dated 1945, the other side with an engraved floral motif; the manuscript written on bark in hata poda, the language of instruction, with illustrations and folded in concertina fashion. 255 grams, 12.1cm (4 3/4"). Ex central London gallery; previously with Bloomsbury Auctions, London, UK, 9 July 2009, lot 30.[No Reserve]