DP128_31 - A detail of a house gable, Kabanjahe, Karo, Sumatra, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe gable is richly decorated with geometric designs. At its apex is a model of a buffalo head as an element of protection. (Note : Dorothy Pelzer refers to this as "feast house")Date Original4 November 1965CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0084 DP128_29-34SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectKabanjaheKaroSumatraIndonesiaHousesGables

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ProvenanceDorothy Pelzer

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Accession NumberDP128_31

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Source testDorothy Pelzer