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| Item-Number: | 850101 |
| Item-Description: | Toraja ancestor figure or Tau-Tau |
| Medium: | Wood |
| Origin: | Sulawesi (Celebes) - Sadan Toraja |
| Dimensions: | Height 74 cm |
| Age: | 17th - 18th century |
| Provenance: | Collected Sulawesi 1985 |
| Condition: | Wealthered 'cave' patina |
| Notes: | Tau-Tau were carved images of the dead housed in caves overlooking Toraja villages. They carried great spiritual significance protecting the village from all forms of evil and bad luck. |
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