Title
House model
Year/Period
c. 1910
Region
Minangkabau, Western Sumatra
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H:37.0cm x W:51.0cm x D:31.5cm
Accession No.
XXXX-03038
Collection of
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.
