Interpretation of loga statues in bada valley culture: an interpretive anthropology study

Sigied Himawan Yudhanto; Dedy Eka Timbul Prayoga

doi:10.33153/dewaruci.v20i1.6326

Authors

Sigied Himawan Yudhanto Visual Communication Design Diploma 3 Study Programme, Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta
Dedy Eka Timbul Prayoga Visual Communication Design Diploma 3 Study Programme, Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33153/dewaruci.v20i1.6326

Keywords:

Anthropology, Bada Valley, Culture, Lore Lindu, Loga Statue, Symbolic

Abstract

This study analyzes the symbolic meaning of Loga statues in the Bada Valley through the interpretive, symbolic anthropology approach of Clifford Geertz and the symbolic interpretation of Victor Turner. Using Geertz's theory, the perspective views Loga statues as cultural "texts" that reflect the worldview, values, and local identity of the Bada community. Turner's perspective views Loga statues with an emphasis on the role of statues in the context of rituals as symbols of social structure and community solidarity. The research method uses qualitative descriptive with an ethnographic basis; the research location is in Pada village, Bada Valley, Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi, and data collection methods are obtained through observation and in-depth interviews. The results of the study show that Loga statues function as symbols that connect people with their ancestors, maintain and strengthen social ties, and reproduce cultural values through rituals. The combination of these two theories provides a comprehensive insight into how the symbols in Loga statues play a role in maintaining cultural sustainability and strengthening the identity of the Bada community. Loga statues are not only artifacts but also active agents in the social and spiritual life of the people in the Bada Valley.

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Author Biography

Dedy Eka Timbul Prayoga, Visual Communication Design Diploma 3 Study Programme, Vocational School, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta

Visual Communication Design Diploma 3 Study Programme

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