Black Portrait Tongkonan Wooden Painting

Tongkonan, the traditional house of the Toraja in South Sulawesi, is a powerful symbol of cultural heritage and deep-rooted traditions. Its distinctive boat-shaped roof reflects the legend of Torajan ancestors arriving by sea. Decorated with four sacred colors, where black represents death, red represents life, yellow represents divine blessings, and white represents purity, the Tongkonan embodies the spiritual beliefs and rich traditions of the Torajan people.

Toraja, circa 1970
Material: Uru wood and paint
Size: 34 x 18,5 x 0,5 cm