DP102_19 - A view of tau tau (wooden effigies) standing on balconies in limestone cliffs, Lemo, Toraja, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionTau tau are made of wood or bamboo and are considered to be the spirits of the deceased. They are dressed appropriately as males or females and their clothing is changed in a ceremony at specific times.Date Original9 June 1965CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0076 DP102_17-23, DP102_25SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectTau tau (Wooden effigies)LemoTorajaIndonesia

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DP102_19 - A view of tau tau (wooden effigies) standing on balconies in limestone cliffs, Lemo, Toraja, Indonesia

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