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Maria Aneila Bahy
Universitas Nusa Cendana
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MAKNA GADING GAJAH DALAM SISTEM MAS KAWIN (BELIS) ADAT PERKAWINAN ADONARA Maria Aneila Bahy; Hywa Wonda
Didaktik : Jurnal Ilmiah PGSD STKIP Subang Vol. 12 No. 01 (2026): Volume 12 No. 01 Maret 2026 Public
Publisher : STKIP Subang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36989/didaktik.v12i01.11151

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This article examines the symbolic meaning and function of elephant ivory in the practice of belis (dowry) among the Adonara people, a member of the Lamaholot cultural group in East Nusa Tenggara. Using a literature review approach, the article examines the origins of the tradition, its socio-cultural dimensions, its symbolic value related to women's dignity, and contemporary dynamics (commercialization, religious/legal criticism, and social transformation). The study reveals that ivory serves as a symbol of respect, recognition of women's status/role, and a bond between groups; it also poses challenges when assessed economically. The article concludes with a conclusion summarizing the role of ivory in affirming women's dignity and recommending the preservation of cultural values ​​sensitive to community well-being.
Co-Authors Hywa Wonda