Balian
The local witch doctor, folk doctor, shaman, black magic advocate, diviner, conjuror, herbalist, druggist. He or she could be a traditional village faith healer who uses incantations, a ritual specialist who has knowledge of the occult and employs simple prayers or amulets, or a spiritual leader of great prestige who takes no part in community ritual. In Indonesia, dukun.
photo taken from baliauthentique.com
Editor’s Note:
Photo 1; Balian Ida Bagus Ketut Mandya, taken from baliwww.net/becho/36/health.htm
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