DP105_33 - A close up of wood carvings in a village west of Rantepao, Toraja, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe wood carving on the left is probably of a school of tadpoles symbolizing a prosperous family group. The middle carving is probably of the leaves of the Indonesian waringin tree. The carving on the right is of the sea crab, a symbol of everlasting life and happinessDate Original23 June 1965CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0077 DP105_31-34, 36-37Southeast Asian Cultural CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectRantepaoTorajaIndonesiaWood carvingsDecoration and ornamentSymbols

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ProvenanceDorothy Pelzer

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Accession NumberDP105_33

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Source testDorothy Pelzer