The Influence of Religious Beliefs and Social Stratification Upon Bangka-Bangka Burial Sites in Mamasa Districk

Authors

Rosmawati Hasanuddin University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34050/elsjish.v4i3.18133

Keywords:

Bangka-Bangka, Toraja Mamasa, Aluk to Dolo, Social Stratification, Burial

Abstract

Bangka-Bangka burial sites were commonly practiced in Mamasa in the past, but now, this cultural tradition is in danger of extinction. The Bangka-Bangka grave remains are also almost going extinct. Despite this, it is important to investigate to which extent religious beliefs and social stratification exert influence upon the Bangka-Bangka Burial Sites seen from grave styles of Bangka Bangka in Mamasa, Eastern Indonesia. This study aims to investigate factors which influences Bangka-Bangka Burial Sites in Mamasa. An archaeological survey (field survey) along with an interview with local community members was used to collect data. As the result, Bangka-Bangka Burial Sites in Mamasa were much influenced by cosmological beliefs shaped by rules of Aluk To Dolo and royal family stratification.

Author Biography

Rosmawati, Hasanuddin University

Archaeologist

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