Berkala Arkeologi SANGKHAKALA
"SANGKHAKALA" refers to the shell horns that blown regularly to convey certain messages. In accordance with the meaning, this journal expected to become an instrument in the dissemination of archaeological information to the public which is published on an ongoing basis. Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala is a peer-reviewed journal published biannual by the Balai Arkeologi Sumatera Utara in May and November. The first edition was published in 1997 and began to be published online in an e-journal form using the Open Journal System tool in 2015. Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala aims to publish research papers, reviews and studies covering the disciplines of archeology, anthropology, history, ethnography, and culture in general.
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Angklung, Perkembangannya dari Masa ke Masa
Deni Sutrisna
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 12 No 23 (2009)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v12i23.202
AbstractAngklung, is one of the instrument made of bamboo which’s popular in west Java, had been known since the Clasic era (around 9 to 14 century). At first, angklung was used in traditional ceremony that related with agriculture, such as:ritual to Dewi Sri. Now, angklung is as an instrument for entertaining.
KOMUNIKASI EFEKTIF DALAM PENYELAMATAN PATUNG PANGULUBALANG TERHADAP POTENSI KONFLIK VERTIKAL DI KABUPATEN SIMALUNGUN
Defri Elias Simatupang
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 16 No 2 (2013)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v16i2.103
AbstractThis article initiated from a review made by the Archaeological Office on the discovery of Pangulubalang statue in Simalungun Regency, North Sumatra Province. It was such an urgent review due to the salvation of the statue from the destructive intent by the inheriting society. In the face of imminent vertical conflict, the research team head for home to consult the head of the archaeological office for strategic measures. The incident drove a conduct of a review on the urgency of an effective communication when the government apparatus attempts to save the suspected cultural heritage object while avoiding potential vertical conflict. Inductive reasoning used in this article commenced from the discussions of every data from which a general conclusion will be drawn. The collected data will be analyzed and interpreted as an offered solution model for a salvation policy of the cultural heritage suspected object such as the Pangulubalang statue in Simalungun Regency.AbstrakTulisan ini berawal dari peninjauan Balai Arkeologi Medan terhadap temuan berupa patung pangulubalang di Kabupaten Simalungun, Provinsi Sumatera Utara. Peninjauan saat itu memiliki situasi kegentingan (urgensi) karena peninjau harus berusaha menyelamatkan patung tersebut dari niat pemusnahan oleh masyarakat ahli waris. Demi menjaga keselamatan peninjau dari potensi konflik vertikal yang dapat saja terjadi, tim pulang untuk melaporkan kepada pimpinan kantor untuk memikirkan langkah-langkah strategis apa yang dapat diambil. Berdasarkan kejadian tersebut, tulisan ini mencoba meninjau sejauh mana (urgensi) pentingnya komunikasi yang efektif dilakukan saat aparatur pemerintah melakukan penyelamatan benda yang diduga cagar budaya dengan semaksimal mungkin menghindari potensi konflik vertikal. Tulisan ini menggunakan penalaran induktif yang berawal dari pembahasan setiap data yang selanjutnya menarik sebuah kesimpulan yang bersifat umum. Data-data yang dapat dikumpulkan, dianalisis dan diinterpretasi untuk ditarik menjadi tawaran solusi model kebijakan penyelamatan benda yang diduga cagar budaya seperti patung pangulubalang yang ada di Kabupaten Simalungun.
Pengelolaan Sumberdaya Arkeologi Situs Kotacina
Stanov Purnawibowo
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 11 No 21 (2008)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v11i21.234
AbstractCultural Resources Management in Kotacina site must be build to recovery and defend it from lost. Three stakeholders were found in their management of site. They must cooporate their works and duties for built fine Cultural Resources Management.
Obyek-Obyek Ideofak dari Situs Kota Cina: Refleksi Kehidupan Religi Penghuninya
Ery Soedewo
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 15 No 1 (2012)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v15i1.138
AbstractThe variety of aspects of life of the people settling in the Kota Cina in the past is reflected through the archaeological data gathered through a number of observations and people findings. One of the aspects revealed is the religious aspect. The existing diverged ideofac indicates the diversified religius background as well as the people. The Hindus (Siva and VaisnavaI, Buddhists, and Animists coexisted in harmony in the Kota Cina in its heydey as an international port.AbstakRagam aspek kehidupan manusia pendukung peradaban Kota Cina di masa lalu tercermin pada data arkeologis yang dihimpun melalui sejumlah penelitian dan temuan masyarakat. Salah satu aspek yang terungkap adalah kehidupan religinya. Keragaman ideofak yang ada mencerminkan keragaman latar belakang religinya, sekaligus asal pendukung budayanya. Penganut Hindu (Śaiwa dan Waiṣṇawa), Buddha, dan penganut animisme hidup berdampingan di Kota Cina pada masa jayanya dahulu sebagai suatu bandar internasional.
Songket Batubara pada Masyarakat Melayu Pesisir Timur Sumatera
Jufrida Jufrida
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 10 No 19 (2007)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v10i19.267
AbstractTraditional weaver in Indonesia had been already in clasic time. Some archaeologist evidence like tera decoration/ceramics stamp, relief, inscription, and writings showed was activity for making clothes since in the past. Likewise with Batubara songket the traditional clothes for Malay people, as long of newest time, it grew up and showed from its tools maker, matter, and the design.
Mejan Tanpa Kepala di Kabupaten Pakpak Bharat (Pendekatan Motivasi Religi terhadap Fenomena Pencurian Artefak Megalitik)
Defri Elias Simatupang
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 13 No 26 (2010)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v13i26.170
AbstractThis article studies the problems about phenomenon to the number of mejans (megalitik statue) that founded without head in Regency of Pakpak Bharat, North Sumatera. Through by approach the religion motivation theory, this article try to study those problems pursuant to any kind motivation of existing in the thieves’ mind, which made them dare to steal mystique mejan. The motivations indicated have a link with religion motivation. There are some interesting things found that some of theft case lead mejan. At the end of this article, author want to open anopinion discourse, how to save that mejans so that more taken care and can reduced the risk of stealing mejans.
Patung Manusia Pada Kubur Kuna Etnis Batak, Sisa-Sisa Budaya Megalit dan Tradisi di Sumatera Utara
Nenggih Susilowati
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 13 No 25 (2010)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v13i25.193
AbstractHuman statue in the ancient graves at Tanah Batak is a symbol of ancestor. Stance is associated with cult and repellent function of disaster. Making a simple style human statues or often called “primitive” describes the continuity of culture or tradition of megalithic. Simple style of the displayed image illustrates the high art of making statues associated with the objectives related to the old region of Batak ethnic.The existence of the human statues that can also be viewed as a form of local wisdom in maintaining the original elements of Batak society.
Gajah, Fauna Sumatera dalam Kisah Sejarah dan Arkeologi
Lucas Partanda Koestoro
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 17 No 1 (2014)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v17i1.94
AbstractElephants recently have suffered from an extreme population decrease due to palm plantation expansion that claimed elephants travel route. Economic interests seem to cause ecosystem destructions. Some historical and archaeological data have also suggested the presence of elephants, especially in Sumatra. This research is aimed at exposing facts of the great and long-lasting interests on elephants at historical and archaeological perspectives. Thus, the inductive reasoning in a descriptive-comparative review-type is used to investigate how elephants were seen and treated to prevent from a complete destruction of the elephant ecosystem in the future.AbstrakPopulasi gajah belakangan ini semakin berkurang dan salah satu alasannya berkenaan dengan pembukaan lahan - yang sebelumnya merupakan ruang jelajah gajah – untuk dijadikan perkebunan kelapa sawit. Kepentingan ekonomi terlihat akan merusak tatanan lingkungan hidup. Adapun data arkeologis dan historis juga banyak berkenaan dengan keberadaan gajah, di Sumatera khususnya. Tujuannya adalah membahas tentang gajah melalui sudut pandang arkeologis dan historis untuk menunjukkan gajah sebagai makhluk hidup juga telah mendapat perhatian yang besar sejak dahulu. Untuk itu digunakan alur penalaran induktif dalam tipe kajian deskriptif komparatif. Hasilnya adalah pengenalan tentang bagaimana gajah dipandang dan diperlakukan sejak dahulu, sehingga diharapkan dapat membantu upaya penanggulangan ancaman kemusnahannya kelak.
Mengapa Seniman Memahatkan Figur Raksasa Menari Pada Batur Biaro Bahal I ? (Sebuah Tinjauan Semiotika Piercian)
Andri Restiyadi
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 11 No 21 (2008)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v11i21.225
AbstractIn the Piercian Semiotics, a reliefs can be seen as a system of signification that consist of, an object (called sign in Saussurean Semiotics), representamen (reference of an object), and interpretan (a new object (sign) as a result of the relation between an object and its representamen based on iconical, indexical or symbolical ground). By means of that, in order to understood why Sumateran arthist were sculpted the rakshashas figure in a dancing gesture on the base-feet of Biaro Bahal I, is by connected that reliefs with the iconical, indexical or symbolical ground that exist in their people. For example, a relation with the Vajrayana Buddhism doctrine.
Rentang Budaya Prasejarah Nias: Dating dan Wilayah Budaya
Ketut Wiradnyana
Berkala Arkeologi Sangkhakala Vol 10 No 20 (2007)
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DOI: 10.24832/bas.v10i20.257
AbstractPrehistoric culture in Nias Island are consist of palaeolithic, mesolitic, to megalithic.Till now, it’s culture dominated by megalithic traditions. Based on the carbon dating to some mesolithic and megalithic sites, found that time period of mesolithic culture to the middle Ages in North Nias cultural area. Time period of megalithic culture in South Nias cultural area around 600—350 years ago and 260 years ago in North Nias cultural area.