essay

The village republic of Tenganan Pegeringsingan

Bali: studies in life, thought, and ritual5 • Published In 1960 • Pages: 301-368, 388-390

By: Korn, Victor Emanuel.

Abstract
This article, which was first published in Dutch as a section in a larger collection entitled 'Bali: Studies in Life, Thought and Ritual', provides a first hand account of village life in the Balinese region of Karangasem as observed in 1926. Focusing on a small village called Nyuhtebel, the author provides detailed information on household structure, house types, temples, kin groups, settlement pattern, village leadership, farming systems, livestock, arts and religious life.
Subjects
Community structure
Settlement patterns
Dwellings
Land use
Verbal arts
Sacred objects and places
General sex restrictions
Prayers and sacrifices
Music
Sodalities
Tillage
Mutual aid
Classes
Community councils
Inter-community relations
culture
Balinese
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Hesung C. Koh ; 1961
Field Date
ca. 1913-1948
Coverage Date
1900-1933
Coverage Place
Bali, Indonesia
Notes
by V. E. Korn
For bibliographical references see document 21:[Franken, et al]
LCSH
Balinese (Indonesian people)