Medium Kaliling Wooden Container

This Torajan container was traditionally used to store rice. Together, these elements embody the spiritual beliefs and profound cultural heritage of the Torajanrcle and Allo means sun. The motif symbolizes the glory of God who created the sun, representing greatness, divinity, life, and pride for the Torajan people. The container is also decorated in four sacred colors: black represents death, red symbolizes life, yellow signifies divine blessings, and white stands for purity. Together, these elements embody the spiritual beliefs and profound cultural heritage of the Torajan people.

Torajan Rice Container, circa 2000
Origin: Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi
Material: Breadfruit Wood
Dimension:
Height – 25 cm
Diameter – 24 cm