DP102_10 - A close-up of the decoration on the exterior of a lumbung (rice barn), Makale,Toraja, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe triangular upper part of the gable is covered with decorations made by pokerwork. The buffalo head (seen in the middle) is an important motif representing. male courage and serves to ward off evil. At the bottom, the raised horns are also symbolic of courageDate Original8 June 1965CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0076 DP102_01-08, DP102_10-12SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectTorajaIndonesiaLumbung (Rice barn)RiceBarnsDecoration and ornament

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DP102_10 - A close-up of the decoration on the exterior of a lumbung (rice barn), Makale,Toraja, Indonesia

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