Title the Function of Pottery in the Iban Community in Sibu's Longhouse, Sarawak

  • Authors

    • Fujica Anak Anggo
    • Louis Laja
    • Rohana Binti Abu Bakar
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.25.17541
  • function, types of tajau, beliefs, symbol

  • Abstract

    Tajau or more commonly known as pot is an inherited heritage for generations by the Iban in Sarawak. It is made of  clay and each tajau has its own uniqueness in terms of sculpture, height, size, shape and color. Tajau also become a symbol of wealth in the family. Owners who have a lot tajau number often associated with wealth and generosity of  the food especially when tajau filled with rice. Moreover, tajau have a variety of functions in everyday life Iban use. The research is based on the function, beliefs, taboos and other types of tajau.

     

     

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    Anak Anggo, F., Laja, L., & Binti Abu Bakar, R. (2018). Title the Function of Pottery in the Iban Community in Sibu’s Longhouse, Sarawak. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 7(3.25), 175-177. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.25.17541

    Received date: 2018-08-14

    Accepted date: 2018-08-14