Batak Sculpture

Batak's art is quite mystery for me. the art it self, seems more about of datu's expression rather than community art. it's an selfish, arrogant, mad expression. I think it was common thing back then, when religion was defined by each village. the book captured many of sculptures dynamic in detail pictures. And its just wow me that such self-imposed isolation tribe could love art and made a lot of it.

I can not improve upon James Cole's review, which is excellent.I do want to add, though, that this book is magnificent. The authors write in an easy fashion while providing fascinating information from multiple referenced sources. Perhaps more importantly, there are large 4-color photographs on every page (heavy-stock glossy paper). It doesn't get any better than this. If you are interested in Batak tribal art, this book is worth every penny. (You can get it cheaper at the Amazon Marketplace and on eBay.)

Very documented text and numerous usefull photos with great details. Very helpfull for art studient. Not easy to find in France

great book

Hardback,embossed boards with illustrated DJ, 12" x 10.5", 368 Pgs, Hundreds of items in color, 1 Map. References. ISBN 978-981-4155-85-4. Text by Achim Sibeth & Bruce W. Carpenter. Photography by Eky Tandyo. Published by Editions Didier Millet, 2007.An excellent selection of Batak Sculpture from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, including medicine horns, masks, medicine containers, staffs, weapons, lutes, house carvings, riders, architecural elements,doors, masks, etc. These rarely seen, but high quality tribal objects are matched with concise descrpitions, great photography and quality paper. Includes interesting and informative essays on Batak Art and Culture by Bruce Carpenter and Achim Sibeth. This comprehensive study of the underappreciated Batak art is most welcome and is an invaluable reference on the Batak peoples. Highly recommended for anybody who appreciates tribal art. Buy it now - in years to come when it is OOP, it will be one of those books that sells for over $500.For more information on Batak Art, see also  The Batak: Peoples of the Island of Sumatra (Living With Ancestors)  and  Gold, Silver & Brass: Jewelry of the Batak in Sumatra, Indonesia  For art from a fascinating people off the coast of Sumatra see  Mentawai Art

T%his book is the best book for anyone interested in the past cultures.Our collective consciousness is on display here.

アフリカのプリミティヴ・アートを紹介する本は多いのだが、太平洋地域、特にインドネシアのパタック族に関する本は少ない。また、バタック族の古い品々の数がそれほど多くないのに、それらの秀品をこれだけ集めるには、かなりの時間を要したであろうと想像できる。大変興味深い本だったので、友人にも差し上げようと思い、2冊購入した。