Lizard Wooden Door

In Sulawesi, particularly among the Torajan people, lizard carvings on wooden doors symbolize protection and agility, believed to ward off evil spirits and misfortune. These carvings represent a bridge between the living and the dead, with lizards acting as guardians and messengers to the spirit world.

Toraja’s Wooden Door, 1930s
Origin: Sulawesi
Material: wooden carvings and shells details
Dimension: 188 x 59 x 3 cm