FANTASTIC ARCHITECTURE— Natives of Sumatra, explain the, origin of their fantastic architecture as follows: Early tribesmen chose the water buffalo as the most powerful and majestic animal in the vast jungles. Wishing to transmit his strength and fighting stamina to their warriors, they conceived the noble thought of designing their homes to represent the upward curve of the buffalo’s horns. Above is the illustration of a meeting house designed in typical Balak style.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLI, Issue 22185, 31 January 1942, Page 6
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73FANTASTIC ARCHITECTURE— Natives of Sumatra, explain the, origin of their fantastic architecture as follows: Early tribesmen chose the water buffalo as the most powerful and majestic animal in the vast jungles. Wishing to transmit his strength and fighting stamina to their warriors, they conceived the noble thought of designing their homes to represent the upward curve of the buffalo’s horns. Above is the illustration of a meeting house designed in typical Balak style. Timaru Herald, Volume CLI, Issue 22185, 31 January 1942, Page 6
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