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A fine Ga'anda male earthenware spirit vessel

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A Batak wooden female 'singa' architectural element Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Sculpture: Pre 1950 item# 918945 (stock# B905)
click for details		michael cichon tribal arts 941.224.0440 $8,500.00
The image of 'singa' is of considerable importance to the Batak peoples of Northern Sumatra. Singa is a composite, mythological monster with horse, buffalo, and serpent features. The characteristics of the creature vary with the exact use of the singa image on portable objects as well as buildings. Creators of elaborately decorated architecture, the Toba Batak use singa on architectural facades in their village compounds. Houses with rectangular formatting and sharply peaked roof line ...click for details

A Naga painted hide shield Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Pre 1940 item# 884858 (stock# N4410-2b)
click for details		michael cichon tribal arts 941.224.0440 $2,800.00
Thick hide shields played a major part in ritual warfare and head-hunting raids among the Konyak Nagas of the northern region of Nagaland. They were also used during ceremonial dances held at Spring Festivals, where men would flaunt their fighting moves and reenact battles. This strong and sturdy hide shield has been painted with a 'fleur-de-lis' design in thick, white, organic pigment. Its foliated form is reminiscent of the body tattoos on men who achieved status by taking a head. The ...click for details

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