Toraja rock-tombs in stacked boulders Sulawesi Island, Indonesia

In front, a miniature alang with its typical Tongkonan roof.

The miniature tongkonan is a small, decorated replica of a traditional Torajan house, and is often placed near a tomb. It is believed to accompany the soul of the deceased to the afterlife and to provide them with a comfortable dwelling place in the spiritual realm.

See more info and photos of Toraja burial sites in the Toraja burial sites photo album.

See more information about the Toraja People in the Tana Toraja photo album.