Wooden figurines better known as Tao Tao among the indigenous culture of Tana Toraja in Sulawesi contained within a cliff face, rare and unique sight

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Wooden effigies better known as Tao Tao among the indigenous culture of Tana Toraja (Toraja Land) in Sulawesi, Indonesia. Placed high up on a cliff face out of harms way these Tao Tao represent family members that have passed away for purposes of remembrance.

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Size: 5079px × 3386px
Location: Lemo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Photo credit: © Antony Ratcliffe / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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