Singa house ornament - Batak - Indonesia
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Original Singa house ornament carved from Ungil wood by the Batak people of Sumatra, Indonesia, dating to the late 20th century, supplied with a stand, in good condition.
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A genuine teak wood Singa house ornament from the Batak on Sumatra.
ORIGINAL Gorga Batak santun Primitive
An original teak Singa house ornament from the Batak on Sumatra. The ornament dates from early 19th century
Toba Batak Gorga is the art of carving or chiseling which is usually found on the exterior of the Toba Batak traditional house. Gorga can be called a pattern or motif that is not only carved but can also be painted. The materials for this Gorga are usually soft wood. Which is easy to cut / chisel. The Batak grandmothers choose ungil wood or some people call it ingul wood. This Ungil wood has certain properties. Including being resistant to direct sunlight, as well as exposure to rain water. Which means it is not easily damaged / decayed due to sunburn and rainwater exposure.
The patina of the old paint and wood is incredible, completely original, no restorations or repairs Comes with a custom made stand! With a custom made iron stand it has a height of 47 cm. (dimensions of the item itself are: 78x29x10 cm HxWxD) wieight incl stand almost 10 KG.
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Seller's Story
Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination.
Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
Translated by Google TranslateA genuine teak wood Singa house ornament from the Batak on Sumatra.
ORIGINAL Gorga Batak santun Primitive
An original teak Singa house ornament from the Batak on Sumatra. The ornament dates from early 19th century
Toba Batak Gorga is the art of carving or chiseling which is usually found on the exterior of the Toba Batak traditional house. Gorga can be called a pattern or motif that is not only carved but can also be painted. The materials for this Gorga are usually soft wood. Which is easy to cut / chisel. The Batak grandmothers choose ungil wood or some people call it ingul wood. This Ungil wood has certain properties. Including being resistant to direct sunlight, as well as exposure to rain water. Which means it is not easily damaged / decayed due to sunburn and rainwater exposure.
The patina of the old paint and wood is incredible, completely original, no restorations or repairs Comes with a custom made stand! With a custom made iron stand it has a height of 47 cm. (dimensions of the item itself are: 78x29x10 cm HxWxD) wieight incl stand almost 10 KG.
• The items are carefully combined and shipped within 1 at the latest with PostNL
(including track & trace information)
• The tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account as soon as your package has been delivered. Check this
regularly to prevent your package from being returned.
• If a package is returned, the buyer is responsible for the shipping of the 2nd
shipment.
• Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading.
• The lot can be picked up in Zandvoort by appointment
• If you have any questions about your package, please contact us via the Catawiki message service.
• Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price of the shipping costs. These
charges are the buyer's responsibility.
• We do not mark merchandise values below auction value or mark items as
"gifts." International government regulations prohibit such behavior.
• Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and
are NOT stock photos. All of our photos are professionally taken in our studio.
Seller's Story
Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination.
Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
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Number of objects
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Batak
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Ungil wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Singa house ornament
Height
47 cm
Width
76 cm
Depth
8 cm
Weight
9689 kg
Authenticity
Original/official
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