Tau-Tau of the Toraja – Sulawesi, Indonesia

Tau-Tau are funerary effigies carved by the Toraja people on the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. These figures represent ancestors or important deceased family members.

Traditionally placed near cliff burials or tombs, Tau-Tau symbolize the protection of descendants and the connection between the world of the living and the world of spirits.

This wooden sculpture features a beautiful natural patina and a strong decorative presence. It will naturally find its place in an ethnic, bohemian or contemporary interior.

Origin: Toraja, Sulawesi – Indonesia
Material: Carved wood
Height with base: 90 cm
Width: 20 cm