Twin Tongkonan House Wooden Painting

This wooden carving painting of a Tongkonan, the traditional Torajan house in South Sulawesi, embodies the deep cultural and spiritual values of the Toraja people. The Tongkonan, always facing north, symbolizes their ancestral connection. The carved buffalo horns represent strength and status, while the four colors—black, red, yellow, and white—signify death, life, blessings, and purity. Together, these elements highlight the Tongkonan as a vital symbol of Torajan heritage.

Toraja, circa 1970
Material: Mahogany Woodcarving and Paint
Size: 36 x 2 x 23,5 cm