Book

The Sa'dan-Toraja: a study of their social life and religion

Martinus Nijhoff (87, 118) • Published In 1986 • Pages: v. 1: xii, 338 ; v. 2: x, 380

By: Nooy-Palm, Hetty.

Abstract
This is a detailed ethnographic study of the Sa'dan-Toraja people inhabiting part of the region which is designated as Sulawesi Selatan (south Celebes). The focus of the work is on the Toraja of the Tana Toraja region studied by Hetty Nooy-Palm during several field trips beginning in 1949-1950 up to November-January 1972-1973 (p. v). This is a two volume work. The first volume deals first with the natural surroundings and the social and territorial organization of the Sa'dan-Toraja and second describes Toraja religion, material culture, and priestly organization. Volume II contains a description of Sa'dan Toraja rituals of the East and of the West.
Subjects
Classes
Marriage
Kinship
Districts
Religious beliefs
Priesthood
culture
Southern Toraja
HRAF PubDate
1997
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1995
Field Date
1949-1950, 1966-1973
Coverage Date
1900-1970s
Coverage Place
Tana Toraja region, South Celebes (Sulawesi Selatan), Indonesia
Notes
Hetty Nooy-Palm
v. 1: Organization, symbols and beliefs - - v. 2: Rituals of the East and West.
Vol. 2 published : Dordrecht, Holland ; Cinnaminson, U.S.A. : Foris Publications
Includes bibliographical references (v 1. p. 327; v.2 p. 348) and index
LCCN
80503174
LCSH
Toraja (Indonesian people)