<![CDATA[Mortuary repository is one of the essential parts of mortuary system in Tan a Toraja, which is still one of the subject interests of archaeological and anthropological studies. The mortuary system of the Torajanese is the prime traditional system, which is sustained from the past. This article focuses on wooden mortuary repositories, the erong, which are stored in small caves or rock shelters in South Sulawesi. Erong has been used by the Aluk Todolo adherents in commemorating their ancestors until today. In regard with geographical preferences it will further discusses spatial location of disposing the erong.]]>
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