At
LEMO stone grave of Torajan, you can see the "tau-tau" balcony, one with
the steep line-stone museum in the open nature, a combination of death,
art and ritual. "Tau-Tau" or wooden effigies which means small people or
man-like statue that is considered to be the spirit of the deceased made
out of wood or bamboo. When the clothes of the effigies worn out by sun,
wind or rain, they can be changed periodically on the certain time which
should be held with a ceremony called "Ma'nene" ( to honour the parents
).
It is suggested to visit this site during the morning
time when the sun precisely shines on the face of this lime-stone grave,
so that, you can see more details of each wooden figures on this balcony.
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