Tau-Tau of the Toraja – Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tau-Tau are figures carved by the Toraja people on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia.

These ancestral representations embody the spirits of the deceased and symbolize memory, protection, and the bond between the living and their ancestors. Traditionally placed near graves or funerary cliffs, Tau-Tau play a significant role in Torajan funeral rites.

This wooden sculpture features a slender silhouette and shell-inlaid eyes, a symbolic detail that brings a strong spiritual and decorative presence.

A powerful and authentic piece, ideal for an ethnic or bohemian interior, or as part of a collection of ancient tribal art.

Origin: Toraja, Sulawesi – Indonesia
Material: Carved wood, shell-inlaid eyes
Height with base: 80 cm
Width: 12 cm