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Ngalum's Animism

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This socio-cultural book will explore in depth the traditional religion of an ethnic group, namely Tukon, whose beliefs are rooted in supernatural powers in this religion, the atangki of God, seramki of Jesus & onkor of the Virgin Mary, are central figures in the beliefs of the Ngalum people, various rituals called masop, including ceremonies, life views, totems / beliefs in sacred objects, sacred plants, land and miniature areas & religious myths, mantras and religious songs are an integral part of their lives. This book is an important reading for anyone interested in the review of socio-religious & cultural changes, as well as for those who want to understand the complex dynamics between tradition & modernity when Islam entered Indonesia, especially the island of Java, the Wali Sanga scholars tried to incorporate the values ​​of Islamic teachings into the pre-Islamic culture of Java. This made it easier for the people of Sulawesi & surrounding areas to accept Isl...

Yali's Animism

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I feel incredibly grateful to have Wamena on this adventure program's itinerary. I'm not an anthropology major, but my childhood love of Indiana Jones movies has made me determined to one day meet the tribes of the Amazon interior. The first people to inhabit the 60-kilometer-long Baliem Valley were the ancestors of the Dani people. The Dani are known for their openness, but their belief in their ancestors is a stubborn one. While trekking in Kurima, I encountered a group of Yali people. This tribe, who live at the peak of the Jayawijaya mountains, is indeed very closed to new civilizations. Seven minutes later, the torrential rain stopped, and the sky cleared. It's worth noting that the Yali have lived on their ancestral land, freely and peacefully, since God placed their ancestors there. Before the arrival of the Bible, the Yali people practiced animism, like most Papuans. The Dokwi vam is used as a museum for worship because they still adhere to animist beliefs, while th...

Lani's Animism

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I felt incredibly grateful to have Wamena on this adventure program's itinerary. I'm not an anthropology major, but my childhood love of Indiana Jones movies made me determined to one day meet the tribes of the Amazon interior. While trekking in Kurima, I encountered a group of Yali people. The first inhabitants of the 60-kilometer Baliem Valley were the ancestors of the Dani people. The Dani are known as open-minded people, but their belief in their ancestors is very persistent. The Lani are indigenous to Ilaga, Puncak, Central Papua, and Lanny Jaya, Highland Papua. The names of these people vary: in Bokondini, they are woda and weja, although they are no longer strictly exogamous, while in Panaga, they are wenda and woja. Seven minutes later, the torrential rain stopped, and the sky cleared. The 1920 expedition by Van Overeem and Kremer successfully discovered the Swart Valley and the Lani people who lived there. Denise O'Brien's research in Kondaga from 1961 to 1963 ...

Nduga's Animism

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This article will explore various aspects of daily life in Pafi, from economic activities and social systems to traditional rituals that are still preserved. Numerous explorations of the Papuan highlands occurred in the 20th century. A third expedition, led by Herderschee in 1912-1913, successfully reconnected with the Pesegem tribe. A return migration to Agimuga occurred in the 1950s due to the Dutch government's opening of the area to agriculture and coffee plantations, as well as the colder climate of Tsinga and Alama. The Nduga believe their ancestors migrated to the Baliem Valley from the Seinma region in Yahukimo Regency. Although most of the population has converted to Christianity, animist beliefs and customs remain integral to their daily lives. One manifestation of animism in Pafi is the belief in ancestral spirits and the forces of nature. Interestingly, despite these differences in belief, the Pafi community maintains tolerance and mutual respect for both animist and Ch...

Pesegem's Animism

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The valley in the western part of the Dani is also named after their language. The Wolo Dani dialect is spoken around the Wolo River on the slopes of Mount Piramid. The Kimbim Dani dialect is spoken around the Kimbim and Wosi rivers. The Ibele Dani dialect is spoken around the Bele River. The Aikhe Dani dialect is spoken around the Aikhe River. The Hablifuri Dani dialect is spoken in the Hablifuri area. The Dani people's religious foundation is honoring ancestral spirits and holding ceremonies centered on pig feasts. According to mythology, the Dani descend from a married couple who inhabited a lake near the Maina village in the South Baliem Valley. To honor their ancestors, the Dani create ancestral symbols called kaneka. The Dani people of South Baliem always strive to bring their ancestors' past into the present, a constant and relentless endeavor. The author's impression is that the mythology and historical conception of the people of Jayawi Jaya are full of symbolism, ...

Pesechem's Animism

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The expedition members rested & watched the traditional procession in the Pesechem / Pesegem tribal village.

Dani's Animism

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I'm not an anthropology student myself, but my childhood love of watching Indiana Jones movies made me determined to one day meet a tribe in the Amazon interior. While trekking in Kurima, I encountered a group of Yali people. Much exploration has been done in the remote highlands of Papua. Then, an American investigator named Richard Archbold, a member of his team, was the first foreigner to make contact with the indigenous people, who had never had contact with another country before. This tribe, who live at the peak of the Jayawijaya mountains, is indeed very closed to new civilizations. The materials used include ironwood for the central support pillars of the Honai house, jagat, rope, reeds, peeled planks, baseboards, and so on. Before the corpse freezes for three hours, they tie it in a squatting position to a prepared piece of wood. This ceremony doesn't take place every year, but every four or five years, so it's no surprise that the Hubula tribe performs it with suc...

Fkour's Animism

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This study aims to analyze the contribution of the eucalyptus oil processing industry to household income in Wamana Baru village, Fena Leisela sub-district, Buru regency. Other small ethnic groups include the Fkour people in Fokour district.

Wayer's Animism

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During the disease, they faced many obstacles and challenges, especially from Europe. Christianity in the VOC emerged not because of faith but because of political pressure. The last "dasi" (tija) house was found in Lehupu village. According to oral tradition, tamo (a traditional Indonesian food dish) was first made at a Mangulundagho wedding for the Bangsang Peliang in Bongko Lumenehe. Tamo was made from various foods, later called golopung. In 1675, Reverend J. Montanus discovered that the church in Manado was very weak. By 1700, no more priests wanted to come to Indonesia. In 1817, Reverend Joseph visited Minahasa. In 1819, the visit to Minahasa took place. Salo tari, the 2009 National Education Day celebration in Tahunatarian, tells the story of the birth of Siau Island. Jacob, an elderly Muslim imam of the Lenganeng village mosque, and cosmetics by Alffian Walukow. According to Tagharoa mythology, the ancient Sangihe culture began in 3000 BC and ended after the metal sam...

Imekko's Animism

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Indonesia is an archipelago comprising 17,508 islands, dominated by sea waters, which cover 62% of Indonesia's land area, spanning 81,000 km. There are approximately 9,261 coastal villages with a population of 22%. Of the many sea and land settlements, one of them is the Maybrat, Imian, and Sawiat tribes in South Sorong and Maybrat regencies, Papua. The Imian Sawiat tribe lives in the Sawiat and Teminabuan districts, which have a humid tropical climate and are dominated by farmers, fishermen, and hunters. According to local residents, this language is also spoken by the Birau tribe, who inhabit several villages north of Mate, including Sibae, Wadoi, Solta Baru, and Serkos. According to informants, in the past, their ancestors did not know the name Inanwatan. Before religion, the ancestors of the Inanwatan people believed in supernatural powers that controlled the natural world. Another tribe is the Imekko. The Governor stated that starting next year, the local government will ensur...

Kafdaron's Animism

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Sedangkan nama Numfor berasal dari nama pulau & golongan penduduk asli pulau Numfor. Ketika mereka berangkat meninggalkan pulau sesekali menoleh ke belakang mereka melihat pulau Warmambo masih tampak di atas permukaan laut. Sama seperti kemampuan suku Bugis, mereka menjelajah lautan dari kepulauan Maluku, Sulawesi, Jawa, hingga ke semenanjung Malaka. Mereka menjajakan berbagai komoditas ke beberapa gugusan kepulauan Yapen Waropen, teluk Wondama & Dore, Manokwari, Amberbaken, hingga meluas hingga ke berbagai perairan Nusantara. Di kampung Padwa ini, masih bisa di temukan kuburan tua di dalam celah tebing karang tepi pantai, tengkorak yang berada di tepi tebing, maupun ada dalam peti kayu yang masih tertata rapi. Frans Kaisiepo, gubernur Irian Barat masa jabatan 1964 – 1973 & pahlawan nasional Indonesia. Fredrik Menufandu, bupati Supiori masa jabatan 2011 – 2014. JR Mansoben, akademisi LIPI dari universitas Cendrawasih. Hans Wospakrik, dosen ITB. Marianette Octovina Wospakrik...

Matlow's Animism

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Likewise, the Biga people from the nearby Biga village also have similar settlement patterns, livelihoods, and lifestyles to the Matbat people, an indigenous Papuan culture. They are thought to have originally come from the island of Waigeo, which some experts call Mayan, both culturally and linguistically, but they have also experienced mixing with tribes from the Maluku islands such as Seram, Tobelo, Tidore, and Ternate. The local Muslim community on Misool Island, known as Matlow, has traditions and customs inherited from their ancestors.

Mare's Animism

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Vasco da Gama's success in reaching India via Cape Good Hope opened a shipping route for Europeans to Asia. At the Sarimalaha terminal in the Indonesiana sub-district, stall owners habitually refrained from bringing in their goods at nightfall, believing they would be safe from looting. It's said that many high-ranking military officials and businessmen from Jakarta visited here to seek their fortunes. Similar to Torre, Tahula Fortress was built on a steep rocky hill overlooking the sea. Previously, he and his family lived and practiced in the Gurabati sub-district, which is still known today as a village for healers of broken bones. Besides the hot springs, Ake Sahu Beach also offers a panoramic view of white sand, clear seawater, a small forest, and a backdrop of hills. Morning in Gamtufkange. A few hundred meters from Maregam Harbor, the waves grew and rocked the ship, making everyone on board nervous. Haji Masyhud stared intently at the tuna fish loaded into a large basket ...

Aitinyo's Animism

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The purpose of this tour was as part of an assignment and to fulfill the requirements for the anthropology course at the Faculty of Law, Mpu Tantular University, Jakarta. In Papua, the people are better known as swanggi. This is evident in the use of the term bobot, meaning someone who owns a lot of eastern cloth is called bobot, and a bobot usually holds the position of clan/village head. Meanwhile, the word loma means someone who lives in Puncak Jaya Regency. The Arfak tribe is an indigenous people inhabiting the Arfak Mountains region of Manokwari Regency. This house is the traditional home of the Dani tribe in Wamena. Another traditional house of the Dani tribe is the Hunila house. In addition to separate houses for men and women, they also have a special house for livestock called the Wamai house. Like the Kariwari house, this house is not only a residence but also a special study place for men. They have inhabited this highland region for over 1,000 years. This person received ed...

Maybrat's Animism

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In Papua, the people are better known as swanggi. This is evident in the use of the term bobot, meaning someone who owns a lot of oriental cloth is called bobot, and a bobot usually holds the position of clan/village head. In Indonesia, in particular, and Southeast Asia, people generally did not experience the Copper Age but instead entered the Bronze and Iron Ages. This is evident from the discovery of carved drinking cups in Sauf village, depicting stars, boats, and depicting elements of life considered important. Two famous epics from ancient India, the theory of Atlantis and Lemuria, is now further strengthened by written evidence such as Plato's dialogues with Solon and ancient Egyptian priests about Atlantis, ancient Hindu manuscripts on the Ramayana and Bharatayudha concerning the ancient Rama dynasty, and archaeological evidence of the Monhenjo Daroo civilization, Easter Island, and the pyramids of Egypt and South America. As we passed through the Ayamaru district, the cool...

Ayamaru's Animism

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They manage their customary territories with great wisdom, like the Ayamaru tribe in Maybrat Regency, Southwest Papua. On Saturday afternoon, we explored several villages inhabited by the Mare tribe.

Moi's Animism

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The Moi tribe is one of the tribes in Southwest Papua. Initially, it was believed that the Moi originated from Klawelem in Makbon. Moi youth played a role in Operation Trikora by assisting Simon Randa, a Torajan employee of the Dutch government, in supplying the guerrilla enclave around Sorong, which was operated by Trikora infiltration troops. The elementary and intermediate levels require 6-12 months, while the highest level can take 18 months. Fun Mo, a Moi from the Malyat River, became the ancestor of the King of Sailolof, who later married the daughter of the King of Waigeo.

Matbat's Animism

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The Matbat people are an ethnic group in Southwest Papua, Indonesia. The Samson ritual takes place once a year, lasting six to seven months. The traditional chief/king then expresses gratitude for protection during the Samson period, thanks for the fertility it provides, and prays for the protection of local residents while harvesting seafood. This ritual involves chanting mantras to the guardians, inhabitants of the sea, and deceased ancestors. On the second day, the community can sail longer distances. On the third day and beyond, they can sail even further. This dance is a traditional dance of the Misool civilization, passed down through generations.

Maya's Animism

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Southwest Papua is a province in Indonesia and was split off from West Papua province in 2022. The Afdeeling Noord Nieuw Guinea is headquartered in Manokwari, while the Afdeeling West En Zuid Nieuw Guinea is headquartered in Fakfak. The Allies sent spies to scout for a suitable landing site, and Sausapor Beach was chosen. Between the mountains lies a large valley, the Kebar Valley, inhabited by the Mpur tribe. This coastal area has also been designated a conservation area, the Jeen Womom Coastal Park. One of the islands, Fani Island, is relatively close to the neighboring country of Palau. Other companies operating here include Petrogas Ltd. from Singapore, which has facilities in Kasim and Arar. In addition to PT Anjap, Perhutani also operates a sago mill with a 16,000-hectare sago forest concession in the Kais district. The Karon people classify oriental cloth into 12 grades based on their origin stories, decorative motifs, and symbolism. In 1935, the Dutch New Guinea Petroleum Maats...

Wondama's Animism

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The tribe is the Wondama. The Wamesa are one of the indigenous peoples of West Papua, primarily inhabiting the Bintuni district, Teluk Bintuni regency, West Papua province. The number of speakers of this language was estimated at 5,000 in 1993, according to the 18th edition of Ethnologue. Their cosmological perspective places nature as part of a web of life involving humans, ancestors, and unseen forces.