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Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sawangan. A collection of stone sarcophagi, called waruga.The oldest may date back as far as 900AD. The Waruga consist of two distinct parts; the square or rectangular base, and a rooflike lid with carved scenes depicting the life, and sometimes death of the occupant. This one was made for a medicine man.
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- © Bjorn Grotting
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- Sulawesi