DepartmentAsia

Tau Tau, Ancestor Figure

NameAncestor Figure

CultureToraja people

Datec. 1910

Place madeSouth Sulawesi, Sulawesi, INDONESIA, Southeast Asia, ASIA

MediumJackfruit wood, paint, shell or bone

Dimensions48 x 9 x 20 in. (121.92 x 22.86 x 50.8 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.2511V

Object numberA.1995.93.2511V

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DescriptionThe statue has a narrow torso, wide hips and a tall head. The face has a pleasant expression and the eyes stare out towards the viewer. The crown is painted black (hair). It also has outstretched arms of very large size extending out from the elbow. The white painting can be seen on the hands and on the ankles/calves; wood; hand carved and painted. The head detaches from the body.