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Stock photo of the awe inspiring and incredible buildings of the Torajan indigenous culture. Torajan Tongkonan houses tower up in to the sky with architectural features such as the unique roof style which is an architectural design specific to the Toraja culture. Shaped in the form of Buffalo horns these incredible buildings are a testament to the animal they represent and which is used in numerous traditional ceremonies as the sacrificial animal. The Asian water Buffalo is almost sacred to the Torajan people hence the importance of the very impressive and unique Tongkonan roof style transforming residential houses into incredible buildings!
More information on the Toraja culture and Animal Sacrifice in the Blog post Animal Sacrifice and Mummies