DP58_04 - A close up of a house decoration, Lake Toba, Sumatra, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe singa/naga head is a significant feature of Toba-Batak houses. It is carved in relief at the end of a vertical design. Other ornate designs also adorn the facade of this houseDate Original4 August 1963CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0063 DP57_32, 34-37, DP58_01-09SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectToba LakeSumatraIndonesiaToba-BatakDecoration and ornamentHouses

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ProvenanceDorothy Pelzer

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Accession NumberDP58_04

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Source testDorothy Pelzer