Tau taus were transformed once they became global art commodities. Which of the following is NOT a way that they were transformed?
A) The tau taus were made in a much larger size so that tourists could easily display them in their houses.
B) Original, traditional tau taus were stolen from their burial locations.
C) Commodity tau taus were not believed to have deceased spirits resident in them.
D) Commodity tau taus were not attached to specific burials.
E) They were made solely to be commodities.
A
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