Singa Batak Toba Architectural Decorative Element, Sumatra
Singa Architectural Decorative Element, Batak Toba, Sumatra. In the artistic tradition of the Batak Toba, there is a supernatural creature called the singa, whose role is to watch over homes and the community and protect individuals from evil forces. The name singa comes from Sanskrit and means "lion." In Batak Toba tribal art, representations of the singa may adorn small objects such as rings or stone sarcophagi. Some of the most impressive appear on the facades of houses and rice granaries, like the ornament we offer here. 105 cm (130 cm with the base)
4 500 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Width: 40
Height: 105
Depth: 45
Reference (ID): 1724069
Availability: In stock
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