This doll, driven by ropes which connect the various parts of the doll is controlled by the player, also dancing (manortor) during burial rituals with the family of the deceased. With the help of the softened ball in the head of a doll, some doll can even be made as shed tears for the "father" who died. Galegale's head was carved with a very interesting countenance. The eyebrows are made from buffalo horn and ears adorned with ornaments made of brass known as sitepal.
Sabam Sianturi
puppet Sigalegale
Sigalegale dancing
Sigalegale show is currently on a regular basis can be found in Tomok Samosir. Since the Batak people started embracing Islam and Christianity, the use of statues or dolls Sigalegale the funeral of people who do not have boys already becoming obsolete. Currently Sigalegale performances are part of the Batak cultural attractions, especially for the tourists
