DP102_11 - A close-up of the decoration on the exterior of a lumbung (rice barn), Makale,Toraja, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionOn the lower left can be seen the motif of a stylized sun disc. The sun's rays are also depicted. Besides the buffalo heads, raised buffalo horns and buffaloes wallowing in the mud are also represented. Spirals are symbolic of sea crabs and banana leaves and hooks of betel pouchesDate 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_11 - A close-up of the decoration on the exterior of a lumbung (rice barn), Makale,Toraja, Indonesia

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