V-art: Journal of Fine Art
Vol 4, No 2 (2025): June 2025

Bundo Kanduang Monument in The Nagari Sijunjung Traditional Village, Sijunjung Regency, Form And Color Study

Kamel, Genta Fransisma (Unknown)
Rian, Rica (Unknown)
Hamzah, Hamzah (Unknown)
Suryanti, Suryanti (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Jul 2025

Abstract

This research discusses the Bundo Kanduang Monument in the Nagari Sijunjung traditional village, Sijunjung Regency. According to the KBBI (Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia), a monument is a large and tall pillar made of stone, brick and so on. In another sense, a monument can also be a symbol/icon of the area concerned. This research includes a brief history, shape and colour. This research uses a qualitative approach which includes observation, interviews and literature study. The data used includes primary and secondary data. This research was carried out directly in the field, namely in Nagari Sijunjung, Sijunjung Regency, West Sumatra Province. Based on the results of this research, it shows that Nagari Sijunjung has a strong culture and customs. The existence of traditions and harmony among the people of Nagari Sijunjung is reflected in how they preserve their culture. Bundo Kanduang plays an important role in preserving culture and customs. With the existence of the Bundo Kanduang institution in Nagari Sijunjung, the deliberation and planning process for activities in Nagari Sijunjung runs smoothly. The shape of the Bundo Kanduang monument is a visual of Bundo Kanduang holding a carano on his head, telling how Bundo Kanduang is proof of the high status of women in Minangkabau. How do women and men have the same rights, and no one is superior to men or women in Minangkabau, because everyone has the right to express their own opinions. The colours on the monument illustrate that the characteristics possessed by Bundo Kanduang represent leadership, responsibility, fairness and wisdom.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

viart

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Subject

Arts Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

Description

V-art: Journal of Fine Art is an academic journal published by the Department of Fine Art, Faculty of Visual Art and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padang Panjang twice a year. This journal publishes original articles with a focus on the results of studies in the field of fine art since November ...