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. |