This is Toraja
Paulus Palimbong
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Ebook in PDF format. Available for immediate download after we receive your order
Publisher:
Editions L'Harmattan
Editions L'Harmattan
DRM:
Watermark
Watermark
Publication Year:
2016
2016
ISBN-13:
9782140012358
Description:
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.