House model

Title
House model
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Minangkabau, Western Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: Dimensions variable. Please refer to individual dimension.
Accession No.
XXXX-02991

This model house reflects the traditional Minangkabau architecture, roofs of multiple spires which represent buffalo horns. Buffalos are integral to Minangkabau agriculture and commerce. Models of Minangkabau houses were usually made of cast brass.