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Symbolic organization of space and social identity in Alor

Anthropos86 • Published In 1991 • Pages: 75-85

By: Scarduelli, Pietro.

Abstract
This article presents a discussion of the symbolic organization of space and social identity in the village of Alor Kecil on Alor Island. 'Through an analysis of the way the people of Alor ... organize and conceive social space inside the village, this paper argues that: (1) the symbolic organization of the space is the main means used by natives to interpret their own social organization and to define social identity; (2) the symbolism of space is not confined to the house but extends to the whole village; neighbourhoods, ritual centers, mounds are different parts of a conceptual network, an integrated system of meanings' (p. 75).
Subjects
Traditional history
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
Status, role, and prestige
Lineages
Community structure
Sacred objects and places
Organized ceremonial
culture
Alorese
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2000
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Alor Kecil village, Alor Island, Nusa Tenggara Timur Province, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
Notes
Pietro Scarduelli
Includes bibliographical references (p. 85)
LCCN
07021775
LCSH
Alor (Indonesia)