Effigy particular to the Toraja people in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Several tau tau of Torajan noblemen, 1972Tombs carved into the rock face near the village of Lemo. Several tau tau guarding at tomb entrance, 1971Tau tau of a Sangalla nobleman being dressed, 1972
Tau tau are a type of effigy made of wood or bamboo. They are particular to the Toraja ethnic group in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The word "tau" means "man", and "tau tau" means "men" or "statue".[1]
Tau tau are believed to have originated in the 19th century. They were once produced only for the wealthy, to reflect the status and wealth of the deceased.[2] The tau tau are representatives of the deceased, ever-guarding the tombs and ever-protecting the living.[citation needed]
^Blanche, Patrick. "The tau tau of the Toraja". Raw Vision. Watford, Hertfordshire. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
^Sammut, Jesmond (23 October 2009). "Tau tau gallery at Toraja burial site". The Australian Museum. Retrieved 30 January 2011.
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