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Architectural ornaments: a pair of "singa" heads ·  Indonesia - Sumatra, Toba - Batak · ID: 3051980

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Provenance
Jean Paul Deslypere, Belsele, Belgium
Size
H: 138 cm & 142 cm
H: 54.3 inch & 55.9 inch

Description

wood, traditional pigments (red, black, white), each mounted on a plinth

The central image in Toba Batak art is the “singa”, a supernatural creature whose likeness protects individuals, homes, and communities from malevolent supernatural forces. The name “singa” derives from the Sanskrit word meaning “lion”. However, the Toba Batak “singa” is a fantastic composite that combines features of several different species.


The object Architectural ornaments: a pair of “singa” heads with the object ID 3051980 was last part of the auction Auction 104 at April 12, 2025 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 120.

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