Prosperia: Journal of Economic Development, Accounting, and Global Markets
Vol. 1 No. 3 (2026): : August: Prosperia: Journal of Economic Development, Accounting, and Global Ma

Phenomenology-Based Accounting for Cultural Heritage Assets: Interpreting the Economic and Cultural Value of the Tokko Garment

Muhammad Abrar (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone)
Muhammad Yamin (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone)
Evi Irawati Aisya.A (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone)
A.Syalfana Muthia Reski Amelia Putri (Institut Agama Islam Negeri Bone)



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04 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study explores the lived experiences of cultural actors regarding the Tokko garment in Bone Regency, South Sulawesi, employing a qualitative phenomenological approach to examine its multi-dimensional value and reporting practices. Traditional figures, garment artisans, and community members reveal that the garment encapsulates deep historical lineage, philosophical chromatic symbolism, social solidarity, spiritual sanctity, and economic utility. Findings indicate that conventional monetary valuation fails to capture these intangible heritage attributes, creating significant reporting anomalies within institutional accounting systems. To resolve this limitation, the research proposes a comprehensive recognition and disclosure framework that accommodates non-monetary values through detailed narrative disclosures of provenance, symbolic meanings, physical conditions, and preservation efforts. Ultimately, this integration of phenomenology and cultural accounting bridges financial governance with indigenous heritage preservation, providing a robust model for reporting culturally significant assets.

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Prosperia: Journal of Economic Development, Accounting, and Global Markets is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing high-quality scholarly works in the fields of economics, accounting, finance, and global market studies. The journal provides an international platform for ...