Toba Batak Lion - Toba Batak - Indonesia (No reserve price)
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This original late-20th-century Toba Batak Singa is a carved wooden architectural element or mask from Indonesia, measuring 37 cm high and decorated with red, black and white pigments.
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Large carved Toba Batak 'Singa' Gorga architectural element / mask - Sumatra, Indonesia - approx. 40 cm
Description:
A beautiful and powerfully carved Toba Batak Singa (or singa-singa gorga), originating from the region around Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. This type of wood carving traditionally served as an apotropaic (evil spirits repelling) protective piece on the façades of traditional Batak houses (jabu) or rice barns.
The object depicts the Singa, a benevolent mythical being from Batak cosmology with features of a lion and a dragon, symbolizing strength and protection.
The sculpture is skillfully stylized with the characteristic dynamic scroll motifs (gorga) and is executed in the traditional three-color scheme: red, black and white pigments.
Details & Condition:
• Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia
• Ethnic group: Toba Batak
• Material: hard wood and pigments
• Dimensions: Height about 37 cm
• Weight: 600 grams
• Condition: In good, authentic condition with fine signs of age and use commensurate with its age. The wood carving is solid and has a wonderfully lived-in character. See the photos for an accurate personal impression.
The object is very carefully packaged and shipped worldwide with Track & Trace.
Large carved Toba Batak 'Singa' Gorga architectural element / mask - Sumatra, Indonesia - approx. 40 cm
Description:
A beautiful and powerfully carved Toba Batak Singa (or singa-singa gorga), originating from the region around Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. This type of wood carving traditionally served as an apotropaic (evil spirits repelling) protective piece on the façades of traditional Batak houses (jabu) or rice barns.
The object depicts the Singa, a benevolent mythical being from Batak cosmology with features of a lion and a dragon, symbolizing strength and protection.
The sculpture is skillfully stylized with the characteristic dynamic scroll motifs (gorga) and is executed in the traditional three-color scheme: red, black and white pigments.
Details & Condition:
• Origin: Sumatra, Indonesia
• Ethnic group: Toba Batak
• Material: hard wood and pigments
• Dimensions: Height about 37 cm
• Weight: 600 grams
• Condition: In good, authentic condition with fine signs of age and use commensurate with its age. The wood carving is solid and has a wonderfully lived-in character. See the photos for an accurate personal impression.
The object is very carefully packaged and shipped worldwide with Track & Trace.
Details
Ethnic group/ culture
Toba Batak
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Toba Batak Lion
Height
37 cm
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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