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A Toraja Female Tau Tau Statue

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Item Details

Description

South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Wood, natural pigments; height 130cm, width 19cm, thickness 19cm
This standing female figure has conspicuous breasts and genitalia. There is a cylindrical protrusion on her head which was used to fasten a headdress. She has delicate facial features and hollowed eyes. Her slender torso rests on long legs. There are slots for the arm-attachments but these are missing. Overall, this is a lifelike, visually-arresting piece.
While â€˜tauâ€™ in Toraja means â€˜personâ€™, â€˜tau tauâ€™ refers to a statue made of wood or bamboo. This realistic-looking figure represents an attempt at commemorating a deceased female; such hardwood statues would have been reserved exclusively for the wealthy. These carvings are typically found at the entrance of grave-caves dressed in the clothes of the deceased. The coming of Christianity and the fear of plunder mean that such tau tau are now uncommon.