Tautau. Effigy Head, Sulawesi.

A carved head, on stand, from the Rantepao area of South Sulawesi. The region is known as Tanah Toraja. These heads are carved in effigy of deceased family members and as known as Tau tau. Eyes are inset with mother of pearl. Timber is usually teak. Height of head is 46cm, with stand 60cm. SOLD

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