Lemon Press Item Number: Ib426 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Carved dark patinated wood figure. Arched in a partial fetal position with the hands grasping the legs and pulling them in close to the body. Pointed base has three flattened sides stained yellow. Elongated head with incised lines for facial features and a round head covering at the top knob.
History Of Use
For squeezing lemons. Carved wood figures represent spirits of departed ancestors, 'begu', and act as talismans for the living, helping the living in combating other ghosts and spirits.
Narrative
Batak lands occupy a high rolling plateau. Rice agriculturalists.
Item History
- Made in Tomok, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia before 1979
- Owned by Wilhelm Helmer before July 9, 1979
- Received from Wilhelm Helmer (Donor) on July 9, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Batak
- Previous Owner
- Wilhelm Helmer
- Received from
- Wilhelm Helmer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Tomok, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
When
- Creation Date
- before 1979
- Ownership Date
- before July 9, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on July 9, 1979
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0543/0006