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A Toraja Tau Tau Head

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Item Details

Description

South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Wood, natural fibres; height XXcm
This carving has a scalp that features holes, some of which still hold fibres that simulate hair. The facial features are delicate, with grooves that delineate the lips and hollows for the haunting eyes. Below the neck is a protrusion that would have been slotted into the carving of its body.
While tau in Toraja means â€˜personâ€™, tau tau refers to a statue made of wood or bamboo. The realistic-looking face on this carving represents an attempt at commemorating a deceased person; 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.