Abstract
in Hindu-Buddhist temples. The problem was, there were differences on Java with other areas, Kala head in Sumatra were located not only in the lintel but also in other part of sacred objects. The purpose of this research was to discuss characteristic of Kala head in Sumatra based on its components and art styles. Based on the problem this research reveals characteristics of Kala head from Padanglawas, Padangroco, and South Sumatra. This research also discussed a comparative study of Kala head from Java, Southeast Asia (especially Khmer), and India. This research employed Archaeological Method ranging from observation, data gathering, analysis, and interpretation. The results showed Sumatra Kala head has different concept background. The dissimilarities contained in the different location, between a sacred building and sacred objects (stambha, stone base, and statue), different size, and decoration. Kala head in Sumatra is an independent figure without other figures (gods or makara) and other parts of bodies such as hand or claws on the Kala head from Sumatra. In conclusion, there were local Kala head art styles in Sumatra such as Padanglawas I, II, III, and Bumiayu.
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