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House model

Title

House model

Year/Period

c.1900

Region

Minangkabau, Western Sumatra

Dimension

Object size: XXXX-03039-001: L22.0 x H20.6 x B7.5 cm,
Object size: XXXX-03039-002: H12.0 x L12.4 x B8.1 cm,
Object size: XXXX-03039-003: H5.3 x L8.0 x B5.3 cm

Accession No.

XXXX-03039

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

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.