DP130_37 - A detail of a house, Purba Tonga, Simalungun, Sumatra, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionAn elongated lizard is painted in black and white on both the upper and lower walls of the house. The lizard is considered the protector of the house. Note : Dorothy Pelzer refers to this as "Rumah Bolon"Date Original20 November 1965CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0085 DP130_36-38; DP131_01-10 & 12SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectPurbaTongaSimalungunSumatraIndonesiaHousesDecoration and ornament

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Accession NumberDP130_37ProvenanceDorothy Pelzer

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