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The central pendant on this necklace resembles the head of a water buffalo, an age-old symbol of wealth and high social rank among the Batak. The delicate surface decoration on the central pendant represents Islamic influence on Batak art and culture.
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Until 2008: Nasher Collection, Dallas, Texas
2008: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Nasher Foundation in honor of Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher
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The main source for this provenance is the copy of the Deed of Gift in the Collections Records object file (2008.52-73).
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General Description
The central pendant on this necklace resembles the head of a water buffalo, an age-old symbol of wealth and high social rank among the Batak. The delicate surface decoration on the central pendant represents Islamic influence on Batak art and culture.
Excerpt from
Roslyn A. Walker, Label text, 2013.
Fun Facts
Archival Resources
Web Resources
Notes
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Geography
Process/materials
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
Until 2008: Nasher Collection, Dallas, Texas
2008: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Nasher Foundation in honor of Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher
Notes:
The main source for this provenance is the copy of the Deed of Gift in the Collections Records object file (2008.52-73).
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