The Religious art of Maluku Tenggara III. Boat symbolism

III. Bootsymboliek

Boat symbolism is expressed at various levels in society and among other things it reflects the most important social values - the essence of a culture. The culture of the islands of Dawera and Dawelor, part of the Babar archipelago, is a representative example providing insight into boat symbolism.


Dawelor, seen from Dawera. Boat symbolism plays a prominent role in the culture of both islands.

Here we can see how this symbolism is used to bring order to the living world, and as a means of expression, in order to convey a message.

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