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Batak Cast Brass Jewelry Box (Hombung) \u2013 North Sumatra, Indonesia<\/strong>
20th Century | 11.5 x 22 x 9 cm | 1.5 kg<\/em><\/p>\n

This finely cast brass jewelry box, known as a Hombung<\/em>, originates from the Batak people of North Sumatra. Traditionally used to store precious ornaments, ritual objects, or betel-related items, the hombung reflects both status and spiritual protection.<\/p>\n

Beautifully decorated with intricate repouss\u00e9 and incised motifs, the box features twin stylized guardian figures at the front\u2014likely representing protective ancestral spirits or singa<\/em>, the Batak mythological creatures symbolizing power and fertility. The lid is adorned with an ornate latch and sculpted details, showcasing the high level of craftsmanship typical of Batak metalwork traditions.<\/p>\n

The form, reminiscent of a boat or a ritual chest, embodies the Batak worldview linking the earthly and spiritual realms. Its aged patina and detailed ornamentation evoke both reverence and prestige, marking it as a prized ceremonial object as well as a personal heirloom.<\/p>\n

Price include shipping worldwide by air parcel.<\/p>\n

Similar example from the\u00a0 Yale university art gallery –<\/p>\n

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