Hexagonal Twin 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. The Pa’Kadong Pao motif at the top and the bottom represent the hooked pole Toraja people use to pick mangoes. A hook alone cannot harvest fruit, only when guided by human hands does it yield a reward. In the same way, true success is born of collaboration. Decorated with four sacred colors—black for death, red for life, yellow for divine blessings, and white for purity. The Tongkonan embodies the spiritual beliefs and rich traditions of the Torajan people.

Toraja, circa 1970
Material: Uru wood and Paint
Dimension: 26 x 16,5 x 1 cm