abstract:The Batu Islands are an archipelago of Indonesia located in the Indian Ocean off the west coast of Sumatra, between Nias and Siberut. The three primary islands, of approximately equal size, are Pini, Tanahmasa, and Tanahbala.
Afterhisdeath, Batubecame a protector spirit for the Goblinsof the islands, and a short staff was carved in his crude imagebyhis most gifted disciples.