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
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