Image: Grandson and tau tau of his grandmother
Description
A grandson poses by the tau tau of his grandmother on the occasion of her funeral. Toraja region, South Sulawesi, 1992.
- Photographer:
- Dr Eric Crystal
- Rights:
- © Dr Eric Crystal
Additional information
Wooden human figures called tau tau accompany the deceased on their journey from the funeral house to the burial ground, where they watch over both the living and the dead. Once carved only for wealthy families, they are now status symbols used by a range of families.
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