Buffalo horns
Rows on the facades.
A traditional Torajan village on a hill among bamboo groves north of Rantepao, with a long row of old tongkonan houses facing their rice barns. Its standout feature is the many buffalo horns hung in long rows on the house fronts, evidence of the great funerals families have held over generations. The village is quieter and less crowded than Kete Kesu and still lived in, so visitors see daily life around the traditional houses, and handicrafts for sale, including woven cloth and small wooden figures. The fee is modest. It is lived in, so respect residents' privacy and ask before taking photos. Half an hour to an hour is enough; combine it with Bori Kalimbuang and Batutumonga on a tour of the north. Most Torajans are Christian and local food often includes pork, so look for halal restaurants in Rantepao, and be respectful of any funeral rites you come across.
Rows on the facades.
Around the village.
A lived-in village.
Sesean Suloara, about 12 km north of Rantepao
Each comes from a buffalo offered at a funeral the family held; their number shows the family's standing and wealth over generations.