Waruga graven en Tau-Tau 1930s

These photographs, arranged on a page, depict Waruga graves and Tau-Tau figures, created by an unknown maker. The monochrome palette lends a timeless quality, emphasizing the textures and forms of the monuments. Look closely at the way the light captures the carved figures and the rough surfaces of the graves. The details, or lack thereof, allow one to imagine the tools and the hands that shaped them. The contrast between the light and shadow enhances the emotional depth, evoking a sense of mystery and reverence. See the top left image - the figure dressed in white next to the graves, perhaps they were involved in the creation or simply an observer. Thinking about this image, I recall the sculptures of Giacometti, where the rough surfaces and elongated forms convey a similar sense of existential searching. Just as Giacometti explored the limits of form, these unknown artists invite us to ponder the mysteries of life, death, and memory.