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This is Toraja

Palimbong Paulus
Publication date 07/06/2016
EAN: 9782343086705
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This book is the result of direct observation of the author born in Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It provides a short description of many aspects of Toraja geography, government system, religion, population, education, health and medical care, l... See full description
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Attribute nameAttribute value
Common books attribute
PublisherL'HARMATTAN
Page Count128
Languageen
AuthorPalimbong Paulus
FormatPaperback / softback
Product typeBook
Publication date07/06/2016
Weight180 g
Dimensions (thickness x width x height)0.70 x 13.50 x 21.50 cm
Summary
The sacrificial burial customary like "raison d'être" - Get rich to success in death
This book is the result of direct observation of the author born in Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It provides a short description of many aspects of Toraja geography, government system, religion, population, education, health and medical care, language, social classification, agriculture, fisheries, husbandry. It deals with religion and rituals ; with Tongkonan (kindred house) and rice barn; with the funeral, the buffalo, the most important and valuable animal in the life and culture of Toraja.