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A LARGE BATAK HOUSE ORNAMENT
Sumatra
Carved as a singa head, the stylized face with domed circular eyes, the broad mouth with carved teeth, serpentine carved element above the head, carved all over with motifs in relief and painted red and black, pierced for attachment.
47 in. (119.5 cm.) high

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