Mark A. Johnson Tribal Art

2570: Model Boat? Wood, pigments. L: 48.5", W: 3", H: 2.5" (without oars). Toraja?, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia.

According to an informant, "Tedong Barani" means Good Shepard in the Torajan language,
this could be some variation of a soul boat, perhaps with Christian influences or perhaps a type of model canoe.