Boraspati ni Tano Wooden Treasure Box

Boraspati ni Tano wooden treasure box from Batak culture. The Boraspati ni Tano motif is carved on the body of the box, symbolizing the god of the earth, associated with fertility, prosperity, and protection. On the left and right sides are gorga Singa, stylized lion head carvings that serve as protectors. In ancient Batak tradition, these singa motifs are believed to guard the home from unwanted forces. The lid is carved in the shape of an ancestral figure, reflecting the Batak belief in honoring and invoking ancestral presence for protection. Used to store precious or ritual objects, this box serves as a symbolic vessel connecting the physical and spiritual realms.

Precious Goods Storage/Ritual Objects
Circa 1920
Origin: North Sumatra
Material: Wooven Carving
Dimension: 21 x 10,5 x 7,5 cm
Condition: Perfect

Condition Guide
Perfect: Items are in perfect condition
Pristine: It may show lightening, small stains and damage
Antiques: Condition is relative to age, since imperfections are what give vintage pieces their special character