Tribal Torajan Carved Wood Panel Buffalo Vintage Primitive Tanah Toraja Carving

  

Check out my other items. Tribal Torajan Buffalo Panel Wooden Architectural Element from Tanah Toraja Sulawesi, Indonesia. A meticulously hand-carved architectural piece from Tanah Toraja, Sulawesi.

Originally part of a door, this panel features distinctive slits on the sides, designed to fit seamlessly into a larger panel, with a handle thoughtfully placed at the back end for easy maneuvering. The Buffalo holds deep cultural significance in Indonesian society, particularly in Torajan culture, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

This sacred creature is revered for its ties to agricultural abundance and social status, making this panel not just a piece of art but a symbolic representation of prosperity and fortune. = 33" x 8.75". As an ethnographic artifact, this Torajan Buffalo Panel is a testament to the artistic finesse and cultural heritage of the Torajan people. It serves as a captivating addition to any collection, offering a glimpse into the intricate craftsmanship and symbolic depth of Indonesian artistry.

Collecting tribal art is my passion, food for the soul, I have been collecting tribal art and antiques for well over 25 years, my collecting trips have taken me to many distant countries, the artifacts of interest are authentic tribal and ethnographic implements used in divination and healing. My travels have taken me to out of the way places where there are no cars or hotels, some of the remote places are only reachable by foot, so I often take long treks into the bush to find some of these rare pieces, but mostly its a question of being in the right place at the right time, my collection consists of ethnographic material from animist tribal peoples of Africa, Asia and south east Asia.